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  • Better choices, better deals

    A radical new approach to give more power to consumers in their relationships with business.

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

  • Claims management crackdown

    A major crackdown by the Claims Management Regulation Unit has seen 352 companies shut down, suspended or warned.

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

  • Press Release: Know your shopper's rights before you hit the winter sales

    As Boxing Day sales begin and January sales loom, Consumer Affairs Minister Jo Swinson is urging consumers to shop responsibly and be aware …

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

  • Touchstone Award for trading standards goes to Birmingham City Council

    The Touchstone Award, sponsored by the British Hallmarking Council (BHC), is a national award for trading standards in hallmarking.

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

  • Written Ministerial Statement: Response to the review of the UK oil and gas regulatory regime

    I am today publishing the response to the Maitland Review's recommendations on the UK's offshore oil and gas regulatory regime. On 20 April 2010, the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig, working on the Ma...

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

  • Press Release: New figures show government is winning war on red tape

    Business Minister pledges tougher action to eliminate burdens on enterprise.

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

  • Government tackles red tape head on with package of measures

    A review of the way that appeals are handled by regulators launched today is the first stage of a new wave of bureaucracy busting measures announced…

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

  • Written Ministerial Statement: Generic Design Assessment

    JOHN HAYES MP: MINISTER OF STATE FOR ENERGY 13 DECEMBER 2012   The Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) and the Environment Agency (EA) have…

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

  • Written Ministerial Statement by Edward Davey: Exploration for shale gas

    13 December 2012 Shale gas development has been of increasing importance in the US for some years, but exploration has only just begun in the…

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

  • John Hayes comment on the Generic Design Assessment

    Commenting on the conclusion of the UK Nuclear Regulators’ (Office for Nuclear Regulation & Environment Agency) Generic Design Assessment for…

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

  • New controls announced for shale gas exploration

    Energy and Climate Change Secretary Edward Davey today announced that exploratory hydraulic fracturing (fracking) for shale gas can resume in…

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

  • John Hayes comment on the Generic Design Assessment

    John Hayes' comment on the conclusion of the UK Nuclear Regulators' (Office for Nuclear Regulation & Environment Agency) Generic Design Assessment for new nuclear reactors

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

  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Scheme: claims handling agreement

    This is the final version of the claims handling agreement, which was negotiated between the claimants’ solicitors and defendants’ solicitors…

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  • Vibration White Finger Compensation Scheme: claims handling agreement

    This is the final version of the claims handling agreement, which was negotiated between the claimants’ solicitors and defendants’ solicitors…

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  • Vibration White Finger Compensation Scheme: services handling agreement

    This is the agreement under which claims could be made for recovering the cost of assistance with everyday tasks, eg gardening, decorating etc…

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  • Edward Davey speech - Scotsman conference – Energy policy in an independent Scotland

    The debate about Scotland's proposed. separation from the United Kingdom could not be more important; the Scottish people face a truly weighty decision. I welcome this opportunity to set out my view, ...

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

  • Written ministerial statement by John Hayes: Post-energy Council, Brussels, 3 December 2012

    The United Kingdom was represented by Shan Morgan, Deputy Permanent Representative to the EU, at the EU Energy Council in Brussels on 3 December…

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

  • Autumn Statement 2012

    The Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, has delivered his 2012 Autumn Statement to Parliament.

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

  • Groceries Adjudicator to have new power to fine supermarkets

    In a change likely to be widely welcomed by suppliers and farmers, the Government listened to the concerns from stakeholders to give the Adjudicator…

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

  • Annual Energy Statement - Oral Statement by Edward Davey

    Mr Speaker, I am pleased, ahead of the Energy Bill’s introduction later today, to publish the Annual Energy Statement.  It shows that this …

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