Latest news from Companies House A round-up of all our latest news and updates. Directors' responsibilities: bitesize webinar series Watch the whole series online Featuring webinars with the Business Support Helpline and the Information Commissioners Office (ICO), our directors responsibilities bitesize webinar series answered your questions about running a limited company. From protecting personal data, to changing your registered office address and dealing with late filing penalties, the series provided useful information to help you understand your role and responsibilities as a company director. If you missed any of the webinars, visit our website to watch a recording of the presentations. For more useful links and digital tools, visit our directors toolkit. Job vacancies at Companies House We're looking for brilliant people to help us achieve our strategic goals, and we currently have a number of opportunities within our DDaT (digital, data and technology) teams. Our digital and data servicesare anessential part of Companies House. Our aim is to deliver the best possible user experience and to maintain our position as the most innovative, open and trusted register. Job of the week Senior and Lead DevOps (WebOps) Engineers As part of the team, youll contribute to development projects and scrums to improve the range and quality of digital services available to our customers. Youll also take an active role in the transformation of our services and smarter ways of working. SBC late payments survey The Office of the Small Business Commissioner (SBC) has launched a survey to hear how growth and productivity of small firms is being held back by late payments and poor payment practices. Choosing a standard industrial classification (SIC) code for your company In our latest blog post, find outwhy we use standard industrial classification (SIC) codes, how to choose your code and what to do if you need to change it. New Net Zero Strategy published The UK Government has published a newNet Zero Strategywhich sets out how the UK will deliver on its commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2050. The strategy sets out how British businesses and consumers will be supported in making the transition to clean energy and green technology. Coronavirus (COVID-19) response: autumn and winter plan 2021 Ventilation is an important and effective way to stop the spread of COVID-19. Businesses are advised to: open windows, air vents and doors to let fresh air in make sure that mechanical ventilation systems are set to maximise fresh air and minimise air recirculation use outdoor space, where practical Businesses should continue to check the safe working guidancefor the latest updates. Contacting Companies House Were receiving high volumes of calls and our contact centre lines are very busy. You might hear an engaged tone when you try to call. If you need to contact us, you can email us onenquiries@companieshouse.gov.ukor search for information ongov.uk/companieshouse. Update your details We've introduced 2 questions to our subscriber preferences page. Please update your preferencesso that we can send you content that's tailored to you. |