Policy paper

Regulation for the Fourth Industrial Revolution

This white paper sets out plans to transform the UK’s regulatory system to support innovation while protecting citizens and the environment.

• From: Department for Business and Trade and Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
• Published: 11 June 2019

This was published under the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

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The measures include:

• a new Regulatory Horizon Council to advise government on rules and regulations that may need to change to keep pace with technology
• a digital Regulation Navigator to help businesses find their way through the regulatory landscape and bring their ideas to market
• a review of the Regulators’ Pioneer Fund, which backs projects that are testing new technology in partnership with the regulators in a safe but innovative environment
• a partnership with the World Economic Forum to shape global rules on innovative products and services

Published 11 June 2019