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  • Freedom day for businesses as red tape stripped back

    The reforms are part of a wider strategy to tackle red tape, including the Red Tape Challenge, which invited the public, business and the voluntary…

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

  • UK government will stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Holyrood on alcohol pricing court case

    Clarification of the UK government's position on alcohol pricing currently being challenged in the European Court.

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

  • Secretary of State response to ESB gas-fired powerplant investment announcement

    Secretary of State response to the press notice from ESB announcing investment in a 880MW CCGT gas power plant just outside Manchester

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

  • New Chairman of the Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) announced

    Jonson Cox will take up the role as designate on 1 October 2012 and will then assume full responsibility on 1 November 2012.

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

  • A better energy deal

    Energy and Climate Change Secretary Edward Davey today set out measures to help ensure that energy consumers are treated fairly and make it …

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

  • Government widens fight against excessive red tape

    As part of Government’s Red Tape Challenge, from today (21 September) businesses and the public are invited to go online and identify ways that…

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

  • Business minister unlocks new business potential

    Business minister Michael Fallon announces extra support including less red tape for challenger businesses.

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

  • Letter from Edward Davey to the Financial Times

    Lord Browne is right to reject a simplistic approach to energy policy (“UK still has the energy to power recovery, FT, September 18). But his…

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

  • National Grid and DECC publication: Memorandum of Understanding and Management of Information agreements

    Details of the agreements between DECC and National Grid to ensure appropriate governance is in place for EMR delivery.

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

  • New proposals to streamline employment law

    Vince Cable announces measures to give firms more flexibility and confidence in managing their workforce and to reduce employment law red tape.

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

  • DECC ministerial portfolios announced

    DECC has announced the new Ministerial portfolios following on from last week’s reshuffle. John Hayes MP is the new Minister of State for Energy…

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

  • Red tape blitz to boost business growth

    Shops, offices, pubs and clubs will no longer face burdensome health and safety inspections, and over 3,000 regulations will be scrapped or overhauled.

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

  • October date for conference to improve local regulation

    Ideas to be discussed at the seminar will include: A single point of contact for local regulation via a web portal. Regulators to tailor…

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

  • Statement from new Energy Minister

    Statement from John Hayes MP on his first day as Energy Minister

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

  • Excessive charges for use of credit and debit cards to be banned

    A new consultation will be launched on Monday to look at banning above cost payment surcharges; a measure the UK will put in place to bring …

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

  • North Sea oil sheen reported

    An oil sheen has been reported in the North Sea 160km North East of St Fergus approximately 3.7 km from the pipeline connecting the Galley subsea…

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

  • Consumers set to benefit from claims management crackdown

    Plans unveiled today will mean that Claims Management Companies that provide a poor service could be forced to pay compensation.

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

  • Next steps making midata a reality

    Government highlights latest proposals for the groundbreaking midata programme, which aims to give consumers access to their data.

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

  • New proposals on consumer rights across Europe

    The government has published a consultation on the Consumer Rights Directive. It covers new measures to deliver greater clarity and transparency on consumer rights, and aims to help boost the confidence of both consumers and…

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

  • New proposals announced on consumer rights across Europe

    The Consumer Rights Directive, agreed by the European Commission in 2011, focuses on simplifying and harmonising rules in a few key areas of…

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