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15 new studies across the UK will expand research into long COVID to support thousands of vulnerable people, backed by nearly £20 million through the NIHR.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The UK’s most ambitious celebration of creativity opens with About Us - a thrilling ride through 13.8 billion years of history.
Ten spectacular creative projects will demonstrate the nation’s talent in science, technology, engineering, arts and maths
Government announces extra funding to improve travel for people with disabilities.
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has called on the public to suggest which regulations should be cut to make it simpler to run a business.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Unnecessary red tape will be cut as part of the Red Tape Challenge.
From today the government’s overarching research body, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), will trial streamlined application processes for researchers.
A UK government campaign to cut EU red tape has saved businesses over £200 million in the first year.
Productivity of UK businesses is set to be supercharged with £88 million in new government investment announced today (Thursday 10 October).
Successful entries of the Make it in Great Britain Challenge include a new technology which could offer relief to tinnitus sufferers, an eco…
Introduction Deputy Prime Minister; Lord Mayor; Minister of State; Your Excellencies. It’s a great pleasure to be here today and to be able…
A new challenge to business owners, employees, the public and even government inspectors was laid down today, asking them to blow the whistle on inconsistent and over-zealous enforcement of rules and regulations.
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…
The Review recommends measures that could free up resources, save time and money, and deliver real benefits not only to developers and investors…
Children's Minister speaks at the National Children and Adult Services conference.
The Minister for Cabinet Office spoke about the importance of high quality address data for transparency and the UK digital economy.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
From January 2013, every new regulation that imposes a new financial burden on firms must be offset by reductions in red tape that will save…
Business Minister Matthew Hancock announces the government’s war on red tape has saved business £10 billion over the last 4 years.
Unless every one of our citizens can reach their full potential our nations never will. Let today be the start of our journey.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Michael Fallon and Ken Clarke set out how the government is increasing the pace of the government’s drive to cut red tape.
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