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Peter Mason has announced his impending retirement as Chief Executive of the National Measurement Office (NMO).
In future the manufacturers and retailers of knitting yarn will be able to decide what weight or size they produce and sell.
The Consumer Rights Bill will relieve bakers of the burden of keeping records of their weight checks.
An overhaul of guidance on working at height is being launched.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Michael Fallon and Ken Clarke set out how the government is increasing the pace of the government’s drive to cut red tape.
Small firms will see the cost of doing business fall this year following measures brought in by the government to help them get on.
£250,000 available for growth-supporting initiatives
David Cameron announced a package of measures to help small business in a speech to the Federation of Small Businesses.
Proposals to help Land Registry deliver more efficient and modern services were put forward for consultation today (23 January 2014).
Tougher penalties are being handed out to employers who breach serious health and safety laws following a change in approach to prosecutions.
Embassy welcomes project concept bids from organisations working in Kosovo by 26 January 2014
Government response to the Competition Commission's final report into the market for statutory audit services to large companies.
2014 Year Ahead Conference - regulatory services' role in economic growth and public health
Further progress in the government’s drive to eliminate unnecessary red tape is set out in the latest 6 monthly progress update.
Business Minister Michael Fallon announces a new initiative that puts the reform of regulatory enforcement in the hands of business.
Consultation is launched on reforms to the abstraction licence system
Moving BRDO's website.
David Lidington visited Lisbon on 10 December to discuss EU growth and competitiveness
Medical weighing equipment has been selected as the subject of the national metrology project for 2014 to 2015.
The British Government is making important changes to the passport service for British nationals living overseas.
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