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All GROBs (Government, Regulatory and Other Bodies)

This part of the web site aims to list and help you get in touch with all the UK Government departments, Regulators and Other Bodies (GROBs) that produce legislation that can impact your business and how it operates.

From these pages you can find two sorts of information:

Click the title (on the grey band) to get a quick overview and key contact details, plus links to any relevant content from elsewhere on this site. You can send an email to the GROB from here.
Click the web address (immediately above the logo) to open a new window for the GROB’s own web page. Please note that we are not responsible for the content on these external sites.

This single source of GROBs is unique on the web and continues to be developed; bear with us while we add organisations as they appear and please let us know your ideas on how we can improve the site.

Advertising Standards Authority (ASA)

The Advertising Standards Authority regulates the content of advertisements, sales promotions and direct marketing in the UK.

http://www.asa.org.uk/asa/

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Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS)

Acas stands for Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service. We aim to improve organisations and working life through better employment relations.

http://www.acas.org.uk

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Architects Registration Board (ARB)

The Architects Registration Board (ARB) was established by an Act of Parliament, the Architects Act, in 1997. ARB is the independent statutory regulator of all UK registered architects.

http://www.arb.org.uk

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Audit Commission

The Audit Commission is an independent watchdog, driving economy, efficiency and effectiveness in local public services to deliver better outcomes for everyone. Their work spans four main areas:

http://www.audit-commission.gov.uk

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Bar Standards Board (BSB)

The Bar Standards Board was established in January 2006 as a result of the Bar Council separating its regulatory and representative functions.

http://www.barstandardsboard.org.uk

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Border and Immigration Agency (UKBA)

The UK Border Agency is responsible for securing the United Kingdom borders and controlling migration in the United Kingdom.

http://www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk

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British Standards Institute (BSI)

1. Develops private, national and international standards

2. Certifies management systems and products

3. Provides product testing services

http://www.bsigroup.com

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British Waterways

British Waterways is the public corporation that cares for the 2,200-mile network of canals and rivers in England, Scotland and Wales.

http://www.britishwaterways.co.uk/home

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Business Link

Businesslink helps small businesses:

1. Manage their finances
2. Employ people
3. Find and keep customers
4. Pay the correct tax
5. Comply with environmental legislation

http://www.businesslink.gov.uk

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Cabinet Office

The Cabinet Office sits at the very centre of government and, together with the Treasury, provides the ‘head office’ of government.

http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/

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Care Quality Commission (CQC)

The Care Quality Commission is the independent regulator of health and social care in England.

http://www.cqc.org.uk

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Charity Commission

The Charity Commission for England and Wales is established by law as the regulator and registrar of charities in England and Wales.

http://www.charity-commission.gov.uk

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Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA)

IPFA, the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy, is the professional body for people in public finance.

http://www.cipfa.org.uk

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Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)

"The CAA is the UK's independent specialist aviation regulator. Its activities include economic regulation, airspace policy, safety regulation and consumer protection."

http://www.caa.co.uk/

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Competition Commission

The CC is an independent public body which conducts in-depth inquiries into mergers, markets and the regulation of the major regulated industries.

http://www.competition-commission.org.uk

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Consumer Focus

"Consumer Focus is the statutory organisation campaigning for a fair deal for consumers in England, Wales, Scotland, and, for postal services, Northern Ireland.

http://www.consumerfocus.org.uk/

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Criminal Justice System (CJS)

"The CJS is one of the major public services in the country.

http://www.cjsonline.gov.uk/

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Criminal Records Bureau (CRB)

The Criminal Records Bureau (CRB), an Executive Agency of the Home Office, provides wider access to criminal record information through its Disclosure service.

http://www.crb.gov.uk

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Crown Prosecution Service (CPS)

The Crown Prosecution Service was set up in 1986 to prosecute criminal cases investigated by the police in England and Wales. In undertaking this role, the CPS:

http://www.cps.gov.uk

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Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS (formerly BERR))

[ formerly known as BERR (Department for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform) ]

http://www.berr.gov.uk

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