Office for Product Safety and Standards The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) was established in January 2018 and forms part of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). What does the Office for Product Safety and Standards do? OPSS oversees the regulatory system for product safety and standards in the UK. They aim to improve regulatory protections and suppor…
Read MoreOften, businesses hold workplace activities to raise money for a charity close to their heart. This can be anything from marathons to bake offs to dress down days. But, as a company, do you know what giving to charity means regarding tax? What is the tax relief? If you’re a limited company and you give a monetary donation to charity, you will pay less corporation tax by deducting the value of yo…
Read MoreAs an established home improvement business, have you ever thought about which grants are available to you? Government grants are great for small businesses, as that extra bit of cash can really help to help to grow your business. What are business grants? A business government grant is money that is given to a business that doesn’t need to be repaid, unless in the form of a loan grant. Types of…
Read MoreFrom left to right: Cathy O'Hara, Cathryn Wolfenden, Jonathon Moorhouse, Tabatha Strain, Charlotte Pilkington, Tracy Dilworth, Melody Ikin and Naomi Cunningham. DGCOS held a charity ‘Great Leyland Bake Off’ on 10th February to raise money for St Catherine’s Hospice. The Leyland-based business not only had some quality baking but also raised £123.20 for St Catherine’s Hospice. St Catherin…
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