Statutory instruments are laws made using powers that Parliament has already granted, usually to ministers through an Act. They turn broad legislation into working rules, often without another bill passing through every parliamentary stage. They can affect business obligations, public services and when new laws begin. The central question is who controls the detail, because […]
Reform UK’s manufacturing pledge would support British industry through cheaper energy, simpler regulation, procurement that favours domestic producers and training matched to employers’ needs. Our aim is to make Britain a stronger place to manufacture, invest and build a skilled career. For factory owners and workers, the central issue is competitiveness: whether producing goods here […]
In County Durham, you need written land drainage consent before constructing or altering works that may affect an ordinary watercourse’s flow. Durham County Council handles these applications, whilst works affecting main rivers follow the Environment Agency’s separate permitting system. A ditch, buried culvert or seasonally dry channel can fall within the rules, even on private […]
Owning Bitcoin shouldn’t leave you guessing about tax, banking access or Britain’s approach to new technology. Reform UK’s crypto policy brings those issues together through proposals for lower taxation, protection for lawful activity and a national Bitcoin reserve. Our wider goal is British growth: attracting investment and helping businesses develop useful technology here. The starting […]
Public contracts spend taxpayers’ money, so you deserve to know who benefits and what Britain gets in return. The Reform UK procurement pledge puts British businesses at the centre of our approach, alongside value for money and stronger domestic industry. We want public purchasing to support British firms, skilled employment and reliable supply chains. However, […]
You should be able to build a working life in Britain without employers overlooking the skills your community can offer. Our British workers first policy connects three priorities: stronger job opportunities, better rewards for work, and training that leads to skilled employment. We want businesses to invest in British talent, rather than depend on a […]
Sending a complaint to the police watchdog doesn’t automatically mean an independent investigator will take over. Most IOPC complaints begin with the police force concerned, whilst the Independent Office for Police Conduct investigates the most serious and sensitive matters. If you’re reporting excessive force, discrimination or a failure to protect someone, the route your complaint […]
A freshly decorated house tells you little about the ground beneath it. County Durham coal mining searches help you investigate recorded workings, mine entries and subsidence history before committing to a purchase. The sensible approach is to order a property-specific report, investigate significant findings and confirm your mortgage and insurance position. The exact property matters, […]
An opening date can slip if you mistake food registration for permission to trade. To register a food business in Durham, you must notify Durham County Council at least 28 days before opening, but other checks may affect when you can welcome customers. That applies to home kitchens and mobile businesses as well as cafés, […]
A compulsory purchase notice can put your home, business or land at risk even when you have no intention of selling. If you’ve received one, your immediate priorities are the objection deadline and the documents explaining why the authority needs your property. You can challenge a compulsory purchase order and prepare a compensation claim alongside […]
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