Regulation for growth
Understand and engage with the government’s regulation for growth programme, which makes sure that regulation promotes innovation and drives economic growth.
This document collection sets out the government’s programme to promote innovation among UK businesses and stimulate economic growth.
How we will do this
The Department for Business and Trade plans to:
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tackle the complexity and the burden of regulation by committing to cut administrative costs for business by 25%
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reduce uncertainty across our regulatory system by working with regulators to achieve greater clarity on their roles, approach and processes
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challenge excessive risk aversion in the system by strengthening the model of accountability and formalising performance
Regulation for growth policies
These papers explain the government’s plans, decisions and actions to deliver regulation for growth.
Guidance for creating regulatory policy
Guidance to help officials create regulation at the right time and using the right approach.
The Better Regulation Framework helps government officials make sure their approach to business regulation is innovative, effective and proportionate.
The growth duty requires certain regulators to consider the potential impacts of their decisions on economic growth.
The UK's regulatory landscape
Information about UK business regulators, what they regulate and what UK businesses think about regulation in the UK.
Engage with the regulation for growth programme
Consultations, calls for evidence and events that give you an opportunity to have your say on the government’s plans to regulate for growth.