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  • Tough action promised on hidden company owners

    New public register on company ownership to track who ultimately owns and controls UK companies

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

  • No more nonsense ‘elf and safety excuses, councils told

    Schools and councils across the country need to educate their staff to prevent the misuse of health and safety laws.

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

  • Cable takes aim at dodgy directors

    Plans for tougher penalties against reckless directors have been unveiled by Business Secretary Vince Cable today (19 April 2014).

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

  • European agreement improves company transparency

    UK government welcomes measures from the European Parliament which look to improve the transparency of companies’ non-financial reporting.

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

  • Patent, trade mark and design litigation: groundless threats

    The Law Commision has published a report with recommendations to government following consultation in April 2013.

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  • NIE determination lowers bills for customers

    The Competition and Markets Authority has published the Competition Commission’s final determination on Northern Ireland Electricity Ltd’s price control conditions.

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  • £300 million savings for business from better regulation

    UK business could save £300 million each year through planned improvements to environmental, agricultural, water and marine regulation.

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

  • Government cuts costs and reduces burdens on farmers

    Farmers will be helped significantly by government cuts to red tape, according to a report published today by an independent group.

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

  • CMA confirms Breedon sales

    The Competition and Markets Authority will require Breedon Aggregates Limited to sell an asphalt plant in the Aberdeen area and a ready-mix concrete plant in the Peterhead area. It will also face a price control for asphalt …

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  • Primary Authority extended to fire safety and age-restricted sales of alcohol

    New legislation aids business and regulators.

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

  • The new Regulators' Code is now statutory

    The new Regulators’ Code, published by BRDO in July 2013, came into force on April 6th.

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

  • New cuts to red tape come into force

    Good news for UK companies as simplifications to employment, planning and environmental regulations come into force today (6 April 2014).

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

  • CMA reviews proposed merger of Frimley Park and Heatherwood and Wexham NHS Hospitals

    The Competition and Markets Authority is reviewing the proposed merger of Frimley Park Hospital NHS Foundation Trust with Heatherwood and Wexham Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, following notification from the hospitals.

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  • CMA finalises changes for private healthcare

    The Competition and Markets Authority has published the final report on measures to increase competition in the private healthcare market.

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  • New competition authority to make markets work well for consumers, business and the economy

    The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) starts work today as the UK’s primary competition and consumer agency

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  • EU Consumers in the Digital Era

    Speech given by CMA Chairman David Currie to the European Consumer Summit in Brussels on 1 April 2014

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  • UK knowledge investment continues to grow

    New figures published today (31 March 2014) show that UK business is building success through knowledge and creative assets.

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

  • CMA statement on energy review

    A joint assessment of competition in the energy market has been published by Ofgem, the Office of Fair Trading and the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) today.

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  • Changes to copyright law: government response to technical review

    Early draft of regulations for technical review published as part of engagement and consultation in developing changes to copyright law.

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  • Government asks business to help improve regulators’ appeals processes

    Consultation invites businesses to help shape potential legislation to make regulators’ appeals and complaints processes more responsive.

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