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  • Scrutiny improvement and better regulation: What next for service providers, markets and consumers?

    Cutting red tape: reforming the UK’s regulatory structures.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • What is the Spending Round? Video

    Our video, narrated by Chancellor George Osborne, breaks down what the Spending Round is about and how it helps Britain on our path to deficit reduction.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Food Waste Fund: £4 million awarded to cut food waste

    First round of funding awarded to redistribution organisations to substantially reduce food waste from businesses.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Mystery Shopper making a real difference 3 years on

    The government’s Mystery Shopper service continues to improve the way public sector organisations buy goods and services.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • George Osborne sets out his priorities for the Spending Review

    Economic security, national security and opportunity are at the heart of this year's Spending Review, explains the Chancellor.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Chancellor confirms Spending Round will be delivered on 4 September

    The Spending Round will be delivered on Wednesday 4 September, the Chancellor of the Exchequer confirmed today (27 August).

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • The Chancellor launches the Spending Challenge

    Today, George Osborne called on the public to send him their very best ideas on how to get more for less from our public services.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Cabinet Office work to “shop” poor procurement work and boost SMEs sees over 300 complaints investigated

    More than 300 complaints have been investigated through Cabinet Office's Mystery Shopper initiative, which tackles bad procurement practice.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Online seller admits breaking competition law

    An online seller has agreed to accept a fine after admitting using automated repricing software to implement an illegal cartel.

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  • Public sector ‘Spending Challenge’ launched

    The Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister have written to public sector workers asking for their ideas on how the government can do more for less

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Public sector ‘Spending Challenge’ launched

    The Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister have written to public sector workers asking for their ideas on saving money.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Public Health Responsibility Deal announces new food pledge

    A new Public Health Responsibility Deal pledge on calorie reduction

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Less haste, less waste and a smaller waist

    UK households can be healthier and could save up to £1,500 a year by planning their weekly food shop, a new Change4Life survey has revealed

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Sugar and calories reduced in soft drinks

    Leading soft drinks brands Lucozade, Ribena and J20 are among the latest brands to sign up to the Responsibility Deal’s calorie reduction pledge as part of the government's drive to curb obesity levels

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Comprehensive spending review: Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs

    Defra will focus tax payer's money on British farming and food production; enhancing the environment and biodiversity; and supporting a green economy resilient to climate change.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Young entrepreneurs access Start-Up Loans

    The first wave of cash from the £82.5 million Start-Up Loans scheme is now being distributed to young entrepreneurs, helping launch up to 30,000 new companies.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Groceries pricing super-complaint

    The CMA looked into alleged misleading pricing practices in the groceries sector, following a super-complaint from Which?

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  • Councils must become savvy shoppers

    Too often councils are getting ripped off when procuring goods or services even though the nation’s deficit is running at £156bn. Communities…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Deputy Prime Minister: energy bills could fall for millions

    Landmark deal for consumers agreed between the Coalition Government and major energy suppliers.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Poundland/99p Stores merger faces in-depth investigation unless suitable undertakings offered

    The anticipated acquisition by Poundland plc of 99p Stores Limited will be referred for an in-depth investigation by the CMA – unless acceptable undertakings are offered.

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