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Michael Fallon and Ken Clarke set out how the government is increasing the pace of the government’s drive to cut red tape.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Communities Minister Baroness Hanham is asking people to vote out policies they think are the weakest links, in a drive to eliminate ineffective…
The Deputy Prime Minister met with small business leaders to announce a new system of regulation "designed for busy, working people".
Business leaders set out 30 proposals to sweep away barriers to growth and save billions of pounds.
Red tape that affects house builders and landlords is cut, while the Red Tape Challenge focuses on planning administration next.
Government is delivering on its commitment to cut red tape, opening up markets to new and innovative businesses.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service Gus O'Donnell has written to all government Permanent Secretaries about cutting red tape.
The stress of applying for a divorce could be eased thanks to a new online service that removes the need for paper forms.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Some of the country’s most accessible tourist and visitor attractions to disabled people have been highlighted today.
New independent group of building industry experts to simplify the mass of rules imposed on developers and housebuilders.
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