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Optimum: LIVE!Companies House Identity Verification Changes - Optimum LIVE! Ep19Companies House New ID Checks Are Here – Are You Ready? – Optimum: LIVE Ep. 19In this must-watch episode of Optimum: LIVE, Chris is joined by Operations Director Tracey Heath to break down new ID verification rules from Companies House that affect every UK company director and person of significant control (PSC).From April 2025, these changes began rolling out - but by Autumn 2026, compliance will be mandatory. If you’re a company owner, director, or accountant, this one’s essential viewing.You’ll learn:What identity verification at Companies House actually meansWho needs to t...2025-07-1030 min
Parallel Entrepreneur with Mark ClevelandPart 2 - Currency Chaos, AI Freedom & The Future of Value | Matthew JoynesWelcome back to The Parallel Entrepreneur for part 2 with British-American polymath Matthew Joynes. In this fast-paced sequel we dive into:• How Matthew rescued a bankrupt currency-trading firm and scaled it to $1 B+ in volume.• Why he calls Bitcoin “a collectible—like Beanie Babies” and predicts its slide back to reality.• Dollar dominance, tariffs as modern-day tribute, and the hidden mechanics of fiat liquidity.• AI-driven disruption—from accountants to animation studios—and the rise of “one-person unicorns.”• Freedom as America’s true currency, and how Gen-Z parallel entrepreneurs can seize the moment.Stick around to the end fo...2025-05-0855 min
Chronicles Of Hope with Annie BennettEp 5: Why We Set Up As A CICIn this episode, I explain why we chose to set up the Chronicle Of Hope as a CIC, and the process we went through to register it.To support The Chronicles Of Hope Charitable Work, please visit our website: thechroniclesofhope.organd if you would like to offer suggestions or help, please email us:info@thechroniclesofhope.orgYou can also support us on social media:https://www.instagram.com/thechroniclesofhope2024/https://www.facebook.com/chroniclesofhope2024-12-0615 min
Companies House podcastsInternational Day of Persons with Disabilities 2023: Positively Purple#PositivelyPurple is a global movement that celebrates and draws attention to the contribution of employees with disabilities around the world.
In this podcast, Stuart Brain, Chair of Companies House Ability Network, and Michelle Wall, executive board champion for equality, diversity and inclusion and executive sponsor of the Ability Network, discuss the importance of the network and how it’s helping to build disability confidence across Companies House.
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Stuart Brain: Hello and welcome to this leader to leader conversation with me, Stuart Brain. And I'm joined today by Michelle Wall. Michelle is o...2023-11-3007 min
The WashupEpisode 10 | Companies House Reforms: What, when & why? | The WashupIn this episode, we discuss the impending UK Companies House reforms and how they will tackle financial crime.
As part of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill, registering a company in the UK will require greater due diligence in order to prevent fraud and money laundering. We discuss what the planned changes are, why they are needed and their potential impact.
You can learn more about these reforms on the Companies House website: https://companieshouse.blog.gov.uk/category/legislative-reform/2023-07-2613 min
Vince Tracy PodcastsAndy Robertson and Liverpool's Kung Fu Linesman!
@robdaniels and @vincetracy discussed #Liverpool #Chelsea #valueformoney #Salah #penalties #CompaniesHouse #Audit #Statistics #Brentford #Brighton #Referees #Peterborough #PointsDeduction #Linesman #AssistantReferee #LaLiga #ChampionsLeague #PremierLeague #RefSupportUK #MartinCassidy #Leeds
2023-04-131h 00
Get Legally Speaking With Hatti SuvariTrademark, Brand-Names & Intellectual Property Law Part 2With millions of people deciding during the pandemic that now was the moment to chase their dreams, a record number of new start-up businesses came in to play in 2021, a reported figure of 5.4 million. Choosing a company and a brand name, is part of the exciting and initial process of starting a new business, but even if you have owned your business for some time, who legally owns the name? If you have registered it at Companies House, would you automatically have any legal protection over the name, simply because you have been using it, if someone else makes...2022-02-1432 min
Companies House podcastsInternational Day of Persons with Disabilities 2021: Purple Light Up 2021To mark the ‘UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2021’ we’re proud to be supporting Purple Space with their #PurpleLightUp event on Friday 3 December and joining the global conversation, leader to leader, between CEOs and employees with disabilities.
In this podcast, our CEO Louise Smyth and members of our Ability Network, Stuart Brain and Martyn Flynn, discuss the importance of celebrating the economic contribution of employees with disabilities, why disability networks are such a powerful vehicle for cultural change and what purposeful leadership means to them.’
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Stuart Brain: Hel...2021-12-0205 min
Companies House podcastsIn conversation with colleagues: new jobs at Companies HouseIn this episode, Meg talks with Ruth Frost and Rebecca Strange who work in the recruitment team within the People Transformation directorate. Also, to Si Robins who is Head of Agile Delivery, working in the directorate of Digital Data and Technology (DDaT). This directorate is currently expanding massively and we discuss this during this episode, so tune in to find out if there's an opportunity to suit you.
We’re also recruiting for a number of other new roles at Companies House. See our latest vacancies on Civil Service Jobs and apply now.
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Megan H...2021-12-0118 min
Companies House podcastsMartyn Flynn: Head of ResourcingAt Companies House, we are dedicated to being an inclusive, innovative and welcoming employer, one that supports people and encourages them to ‘find their passion’ by developing their skills and careers. But don’t just take our word for it. In this podcast you can hear from Martyn Flynn, Head of Resourcing at Companies House, in which he talks about the unique culture at Companies House and the importance of diversity and inclusion. Over the next few weeks, in our new series of features, we will also be showcasing some of our fantastic employees, who will reflect on their career...2021-06-1116 min
Companies House podcastsMichelle Wall: Director of Finance
In this podcast Meg speaks with Michelle Wall, Director of Finance. They discuss how we deliver value through efficient use of resources. This is the final podcast in a six part series, each one discussing our strategic goals.
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Megan Hayward: Hello and welcome to another episode from Companies House. We have recently launched our new 5-year strategy, and one of our strategic goals is about how we deliver value through efficient use of resources. So, I'm here today with Michelle Wall, Director of Finance at Companies House. And today Michelle is going to give us a bit of an insight in...2021-05-1716 min
Companies House podcastsMartin Swain: Director of Strategy Policy and Communications
In this podcast Meg speaks with Martin Swain, Director of Strategy Policy and Communications. They discuss how we combat economic crime through active use of analysis and intelligence and how we plan to develop this in the future. This is the fifth podcast in a six part series, each one discussing our strategic goals.
MH: Hello and welcome to another podcast episode from Companies House. We have recently launched our new five-year strategy and one of our strategic goals is all about how we ‘combat economic crime through active use of analysis and intelligence’. So, I'm here today wi...2021-03-1009 min
Companies House podcastsRobbie McNeil: Service Owner of Get Company InformationIn this podcast Meg speaks with Robbie McNeil, Service Owner of Get Company Information. They discuss how we maximise the value of the register to the UK economy. This is the fourth podcast in a six part series, each one discussing our strategic goals.
MH: Hello and welcome to another episode from Companies House. We have recently launched our new five-year strategy and one of our strategic goals is about how we maximise the value of the register to the UK economy. So, I'm here today with Robbie McNeil who is the service owner for ‘Get C...2021-02-1516 min
Companies House podcastsRoss Maude: Director of DigitalIn this podcast Meg speaks with Ross Maude, Director of Digital at Companies House. They discuss how our registers and data inspire trust and confidence. This is the third podcast in a six part series, each one discussing our strategic goals.
Megan Hayward: Hello and welcome to another podcast episode from Companies House. We have recently launched our new five-year strategy and one of our strategic goals is all about how “our registers inspire trust and confidence” and the use of our data. Data is one of the backbones of Companies House. And today I'm here with Ros...2021-01-0813 min
Companies House podcastsEmma Hares: Our brilliant servicesIn this podcast Meg speaks with Emma Hares, an Operational Manager at Companies House. They discuss our brilliant services and how they give great user experience. This is the second podcast in a six part series, each one discussing our strategic goals.
Megan Hayward: Hello and welcome to another podcast episode of “Meet the team” by Companies House. We have recently launched our new five-year strategy and one our strategic goals is ‘Our brilliant services that give a great user experience’. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do and today I am here with Emma Hares...2020-12-0912 min
Companies House podcastsAngela Lewis: Head of People TransformationIn this podcast Meg speaks with Angela Lewis, Head of People Transformation at Companies House. They discuss how our culture enables our brilliant people to flourish and drives high performance. This is the first podcast in a six part series, each one discussing our strategic goals.
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MH: Hello and welcome to another episode of “Meet the team” by Companies House. Today, I am joined by Angela Lewis, our Head of People Transformation. She's someone who has an extensive career in HR and has been at Companies House alone for nearly nine years. She is a ray of sunshi...2020-11-0521 min
Companies House podcastsJohn-Mark Frost: Director of OperationsJohn-Mark Frost chats about what he’s learnt about himself in a professional and personal capacity over recent months. Also, about how customers and colleagues have been kept safe, revised levels of service and the golden thread running through Companies House: diversity and inclusion.
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Megan Hayward: Hello and welcome to a brand-new episode of “Meet the team” from Companies House. Like many things big and small, this series has not been what we planned in January. In our first two episodes of “Meet the team” which I will link in the show notes of th...2020-08-2015 min
Companies House podcastsMeet the Team: Oceanne, interaction designerIn the first episode of our new Meet the Team series, Meg speaks to Oceanne, about multiple uploads, new projects and cold January nights.
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Megan Hayward: Hello and welcome to Companies House Meet the Team podcast. My name’s Meg and I work in our external communications department, and I’ll be hosting this series. I’m here today with Oceanne.
Oceanne Esparcieux: Hi
MH: So hello Oceanne and welcome to our brand new series. Thank you so much for agreeing to be our debut guest. I feel so exci...2020-08-2010 min
Companies House podcastsCommunity Interest Companies: online filing for accountsWe spoke to Ceri Witchard, Regulator of Community Interest Companies, about the new online accounts filing service for CICs.
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Gary Townley: Hello and welcome to a Companies House podcast. Thank you for downloading, or listening to this wherever you are. My name is Gary Townley. I'm part of the communications team here at Companies House. For those of you that don't know, Companies House is the agency responsible for registering and dissolving companies, collecting company information and making that information available to the public. We are sponsored by BEIS, that is, the D...2020-08-2009 min
Companies House podcasts#GetBizzy: OdysseyWe spoke to Dominic Bonaker, founder and CEO of Odyssey, about what inspired him to start his own company.
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Sara Jones: Hello, I'm Sara. I'm a Campaigns Manager at Companies House and with me today is Dominic Bonaker. He's the CEO of Odyssey, which is a web design agency in Cardiff. And we're going to be talking about young entrepreneurship and his company today for our new #GetBizzy campaign. So thank you for joining us.
Dominic Bonaker: Thank you for having me.
SJ: Let's jus...2020-08-2011 min
Companies House podcasts#GetBizzy: HR Sports AcademyIn our latest podcast, we find out more about how Mickela Hall-Ramsay started her community interest company (CIC) as a young entrepreneur.
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Sara Jones: Hi everyone. I'm Sara. I'm a Campaigns Manager at Companies House. Today I am joined by Mickela Hall-Ramsay who is the director of HR sports academy and today we’re going to be talking about her business as part of the #GetBizzy campaign.
So hi, Mickela, thank you for joining us today. And can you start by telling me a little bit about...2020-08-2019 min
Companies House podcastsCase study: Hair Host
This podcast is part of a series of case studies in which we speak to small business owners. Find out about the challenges and advantages of owning your own business, and pick up some advice on how to get started.
Hair Host is a fast-growing salon based in Buckingham, near Milton Keynes. The salon was opened in September 2015 by Rebecca Blade with support from her parents, Julian and Janet Presant-Collins.
Read the full case study on our website » www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/hair-host-llp
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Jocelyn Keedwell: Hi, I'm Jocelyn and...2020-08-2012 min
Companies House podcastsCorporate Social Responsibility (CSR)As a government organisation and a large employer, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is important to us. We’re committed to ethical and sustainable business practices, and take account of our social, economic and environmental impact.
We speak to Leanne Hugglestone, our CSR Coordinator, about her passion for CSR and our responsibilities as a government organisation in helping the local community.
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Tanya Lang: Hi there. My name is Tanya Lang and I'm part of the comms team here at Companies House. So for those of you who don't know who we are...2020-08-2019 min
Companies House podcastsReforming the Companies House register
New proposals will bring about the biggest changes for Companies House and the work we do since we began registering companies in 1844.
We spoke to Alexandra Walters, Head of Policy at Companies House. Alex told us how the proposals aim to help combat economic crime and improve protection for people who run businesses.
Companies HouseReformConsultationBusinessCompaniesUK BusinessTransparencyEconomic CrimeAccountancyfinancial servicespersonal data
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Gary Townley: Right. Thank you for downloading this Companies House podcast. My name is Gary Townley. I'm part of the External Communications team here at Companies House.
For those of you who...2020-08-2010 min
Companies House podcastsCase study: The Eco LarderThis podcast is part of a series of case studies in which we speak to small business owners. Find out about the challenges and advantages of owning your own business, and pick up some advice on how to get started.
The Eco Larder is a Community Interest Company (CIC) based in the Haymarket area of Edinburgh. Opened by Matthew and Stephanie Foulds in November 2018, it's the city's first zero waste supermarket. They aim to put planet and purpose before profits.
Read the full case study here - www.gov.uk/government/case-stu…/the-eco-larder-cic
2020-08-2015 min
Companies House podcastsCase study: Bear Pit TheatreThis podcast is part of a series of case studies in which we speak to small business owners. Find out about the challenges and advantages of owning your own business, and pick up some advice on how to get started.
Founded in 2008 by a small group of actors, The Bear Pit Theatre is a voluntary organisation based in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire. It aims to provide a venue for, and bring together, the different artistic and amateur groups in the town.
Read the full case study here - www.gov.uk/government/case-stu…es/bear-pit-theatre
2020-08-2015 min
Companies House podcastsCase Study: Hard LinesThis podcast is part of a series of case studies in which we speak to small business owners. Find out about the challenges and advantages of owning your own business, and pick up some advice on how to get started.
Hard Lines is an independent coffee and vinyl shop based in Cardiff, south Wales. We interviewed directors Matt and Sophie and asked them about the challenges of setting up their business and their plans for the future.
Read more about them on our website - www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/hard-lines
Tr...2020-08-1813 min
Companies House podcastsMeet the Team: Toby, software developmentMeg speaks to Toby about agile techniques, spitfire aeroplanes and being socially responsible.
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Megan Hayward: Hello and welcome to Meet the Team podcast. My name is Meg and I work in our External Communications department. And I'm the host of this series.
I'm here today with Toby. Toby was one of the first people that I met here at Companies House as he was on the panel for my interview. And who better to welcome me?
Thank you for agreeing to be on this podcast. I'm lo...2020-02-2613 min
Companies House podcastsMeet the Team: Toby, software developerMeg speaks to Toby about agile techniques, spitfire aeroplanes and being socially responsible.
A transcript for this podcast is available on Companies House Podbean channel and The Companies House blog.2020-02-2600 min
Companies House podcastsMeet the Team: Oceanne, interaction designerIn the first episode of our new Meet the Team series, Meg speaks to Oceanne, about multiple uploads, new projects and cold January nights.
You can read a transcript of this episode on our blog » http://bit.ly/2vLOrGr2020-01-3100 min
Companies House podcasts#GetBizzy: HR Sports AcademyIn our latest podcast, we find out more about how Mickela Hall-Ramsay started her community interest company (CIC) as a young entrepreneur.2020-01-0600 min
Companies House podcastsCase study: Hair HostThis podcast is part of a series of case studies in which we speak to small business owners. Find out about the challenges and advantages of owning your own business, and pick up some advice on how to get started.
Hair Host is a fast-growing salon based in Buckingham, near Milton Keynes. The salon was opened in September 2015 by Rebecca Blade with support from her parents, Julian and Janet Presant-Collins.
Read the full case study on our website » https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/hair-host-llp2019-10-0100 min
Companies House podcastsCommunity Interest Companies: online filing for accountsWe spoke to Ceri Witchard, Regulator of Community Interest Companies, about the new online accounts filing service for CICs.2019-09-1100 min
Companies House podcasts#GetBizzy: OdysseyWe spoke to Dominic Bonaker, founder and CEO of Odyssey, about what inspired him to start his own company.2019-08-2000 min
Companies House podcastsReforming the Companies House registerNew proposals will bring about the biggest changes for Companies House and the work we do since we began registering companies in 1844.
We spoke to Alexandra Walters, Head of Policy at Companies House. Alex told us how the proposals aim to help combat economic crime and improve protection for people who run businesses.2019-07-1700 min
Registers of Scotland podcast6: Digital products with Companies HouseIn our sixth podcast we hear from Registers of Scotland’s Stephanie Brown, Head of Product, and Head of Product at [Companies House](https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/companies-house), James Downes, on how to deliver customer focussed digital products and services, and how our two organisations, [Registers of Scotland](https://www.ros.gov.uk/) and [Companies House](https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/companies-house), which combined have been running for over 500 years, provide these to the public.
Product development or management, isn’t necessarily something listeners will associate with organisations such as ours. But both of our organisations do provid...2019-03-2412 min
Thank You For The Music - Business operations setupTimings
0:27 - Scene 2.1 Like a Dog with a Bone
5:54 - Discussion
6:02 - Naming a company
7:42 - Structuring an organisation
11:43 - Business Banking
12:20 - Social Media
14:30 - Business Advice Books
17:17 - Other advisory services
17:45 - Business Networking Groups
Useful Information
Company naming, structure and business operations setup (@6:02)
Search the UK Companies House Register
Business Name Builder (Spotify)
Multiple keyword domain checker (NameMesh)
Domain Search (InstantDomainSearch)
Coming up with a company Name (VistaPrint Blog)
The Psychology of Colour in Branding article (HelpScout)
Foreign Word Safety *Not Secure*
Trademark Register Search
Choosing the Right Business Structure article...2019-02-2821 min
Mamma Mia - Starting a businessTimings
0:27 - Scene 2.1 Like a Dog with a Bone
5:54 - Discussion
6:02 - Naming a company
7:42 - Structuring an organisation
11:43 - Business Banking
12:20 - Social Media
14:30 - Business Advice Books
17:17 - Other advisory services
17:45 - Business Networking Groups
Useful Information
Resources on company naming and structure (@6:02)
Search the UK Companies House Register
Business Name Builder (Spotify)
Multiple keyword domain checker (NameMesh)
Domain Search (InstantDomainSearch)
Coming up with a company Name (VistaPrint Blog)
The Psychology of Colour in Branding article (HelpScout)
Foreign Word Safety *Not Secure*
Trademark Register Search
Choosing the Right Business Structure article (CompaniesHouse)
...2019-02-2518 min
Companies House podcastsCase study: The Eco LarderThis podcast is part of a series of case studies in which we speak to small business owners. Find out about the challenges and advantages of owning your own business, and pick up some advice on how to get started.
The Eco Larder is a Community Interest Company (CIC) based in the Haymarket area of Edinburgh. Opened by Matthew and Stephanie Foulds in November 2018, it's the city's first zero waste supermarket. They aim to put planet and purpose before profits.
Read the full case study here - https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/the-eco-larder-cic2019-02-1300 min
Companies House podcastsCase study: Bear Pit TheatreThis podcast is part of a series of case studies in which we speak to small business owners. Find out about the challenges and advantages of owning your own business, and pick up some advice on how to get started.
Founded in 2008 by a small group of actors, The Bear Pit Theatre is a voluntary organisation based in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire. It aims to provide a venue for, and bring together, the different artistic and amateur groups in the town.
Read the full case study here - https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/bear-pit-theatre2018-11-1400 min
Companies House podcastsCorporate Social Responsibility (CSR)As a government organisation and a large employer, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is important to us. We’re committed to ethical and sustainable business practices, and take account of our social, economic and environmental impact.
We speak to Leanne Hugglestone, our CSR Coordinator, about her passion for CSR and our responsibilities as a government organisation in helping the local community.2018-08-2000 min
Companies House podcastsCase Study: Lullabyz NurseryThis podcast is part of a series of case studies in which we speak to small business owners. Find out about the challenges and advantages of owning your own business, and pick up some advice on how to get started.
Lullabyz Nursery is a family run day care and wrap around facility based in Newport, south Wales. The Nursery was set up by Nicola Reed and her husband Karl in October 2011.
Read more about them on our website - www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/lullabyz-nursery2018-08-1300 min
How to Raise Money Podcast#023 - Sophisticated InvestorsWelcome to another episode of the How to Raise Money Podcast. Today your hosts and raising money experts Ray and Nigel discuss what it takes to be a sophisticated investor. Learn what to look out for, and what to be aware of when searching and seeking investment from a professional investor, angel, whale or dragon.
Ray and Nigel urge you to do your due diligence and understand how to identify a casual investor from the professionals. Hear the easy criteria you can follow if you’re looking for equity investment and an investor you can trust. Ray discusses the simple ti...2018-08-0719 min
Companies House podcastsCustomer and Stakeholder SurveyWe talk to James Downes, Head of Product for Companies House, about the importance of customer insight and transforming our customer facing digital products and services.2018-07-2600 min
Companies House podcastsCase Study: Hard LinesThis podcast is part of a series of case studies in which we speak to small business owners. Find out about the challenges and advantages of owning your own business, and pick up some advice on how to get started.
Hard Lines is an independent coffee and vinyl shop based in Cardiff, south Wales. We interviewed directors Matt and Sophie and asked them about the challenges of setting up their business and their plans for the future.
Read more about them on our website - www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/hard-lines2018-07-1000 min
Crypto RichElectroneum - ETN - Will it Dump? Will it Pump? And why? Please watch: "Don't get hacked! Keep your cryptos safe with this."
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Electroneum - ETN - Will it Dump? Will it Pump? And why?
In this video I look at the reason why the price of Electroneum could dump, and why it could pump when it hits the exchanges.
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https://my.electroneum.com/join/75A2AA
http://electroneum.com/overview-white-paper.pdf
http://electroneum.com/blog/
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.electroneum.app&hl=en_GB
https://twitter.com/electroneum?lang=en
https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk...2017-10-3128 min