The REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) is the representative body for the UK’s private recruitment and staffing industry with more than 8,000 corporate members, all of which must abide by the REC Code of Professional Practice.

www.rec.uk.com  

Transport for London provides information on all forms of public transport in London, routes, maps, journey planning and online tickets sales.

www.tfl.gov.uk

TheTrainLine.com offers up-to-date train timetables and fare information. You can book on-line and find discounts, details on Eurostar travel, hotels and car hire too.

www.thetrainline.com

Bing maps lets you plan your journey if you are travelling by car. You can print off your directions so you know exactly where you are going.

www.bing.com/maps

The Job Centre offers thousands of new jobs in a variety of sectors available every week. You can also find advice, skills and careers guidance.

www.jobseekers.direct.gov.uk

Learn Direct provide flexible courses which can be done whenever and wherever suits you. They offer a range of courses that lead to nationally recognised qualifications - in maths, English, IT, and business and management. They also offer career advice too.

www.learndirect.co.uk

The Open University is a distance learning and research university funded in part by the UK Government. It is notable for having an open entry policy, i.e. students' previous academic achievements are not taken into account for entry to most undergraduate courses.

www.open.ac.uk

The Best of Croydon offers listings for events, local businesses and jobs in Croydon. On the site you will find a directory of recommended businesses in and around the local area.

www.thebestof.co.uk/local/croydon

ACAS aim to improve organisations and working life through better employment relations. They help with employment relations by supplying up-to-date information, independent advice and high quality training, and working with employers and employees to solve problems and improve performance.

www.acas.org.uk

The Inland Revenue's services include information about the UK's customs and tax department and includes the prototype on-line VAT (Value Added Tax) returns system. The Inland Revenue can offer advice on tax credits, National Insurance queries and lots of other customs and tax related issues. For individuals, employees, employers and business alike.

www.hmrc.gov.uk