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The new drive is a direct result of comments already made by the public as part of the Red Tape Challenge. The Government wants people to use…
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Changes to the Patents Act will help the UK's world class life sciences industry remain at the forefront of innovation.
Proposals will both ensure protection of the environment and benefit a wide range of businesses, particularly small and medium sized firms.
Minister invites hospitality, food and drink industries to ‘declare war’ on rules and red tape.
The Red Arrows final stop in Canada will include flypasts over Vancouver and Victoria.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Shops, offices, pubs and clubs will no longer face burdensome health and safety inspections, and over 3,000 regulations will be scrapped or …
During a series of meetings with Members of the European Parliament, European Commission officials and businesses, Mr Fallon has said he will…
In a speech to the Federation of Small Businesses in Liverpool, Mark Prisk revealed Business Secretary Vince Cable’s plans for a range of measures…
The government has launched The Red Tape Challenge website, challenging the public to help cut unnecessary regulations.
Business Minister Matthew Hancock announces the government’s war on red tape has saved business £10 billion over the last 4 years.
Business Secretary unveils measures that will help deliver the government’s commitment to cut a further £10 billion of red tape.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Passengers and the aviation industry are being given the chance to cut red tape to make life easier for passengers and boost business.
A new tailfin design has been unveiled on jets of the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, to celebrate its 50th display season.
New details about the celebrations taking place on the weekend of the 70th anniversary of VE Day have been announced.
Business Minister pledges tougher action to eliminate burdens on enterprise.
The Red Arrows will tour across Canada with appearances in Halifax, Ottawa-Gatineau, Toronto, Niagara Falls, Vancouver, and Victoria.
Over two-thirds of regulations on healthy living and social care have been scrapped or improved as part of plan to reduce ‘red tape’.
The Third Statement of New Regulation, which measures the success of the One-in, One-out rule, shows that there is a cumulative net reduction…
The reforms are part of a wider strategy to tackle red tape, including the Red Tape Challenge, which invited the public, business and the voluntary…
John Penrose: ‘Deregulation will help new talent emerge and promote economic growth’
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