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  • Report calls for one million self employed to be exempt from health and safety law

    The Government has announced plans to begin a major cut back of health and safety red tape as early as January.

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

  • Putting Energy Red Tape Under the Spotlight

    Energy Minister Charles Hendry today urged business, green groups and members of the public to help identify ineffective, burdensome or unnecessary…

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

  • Apprenticeships boost for business

    Vince Cable guarantees quality, slashes red tape and delivers cash boost for firms taking on apprentices.

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

  • New measures announced to boost British business

    Government announces new measures to help small businesses grow and create jobs, export to new markets, secure finance and cut red tape.

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

  • The midata vision of consumer empowerment

    The Government has announced a ground-breaking partnership with 26 organisations to deliver a new era of consumer empowerment.

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

  • Government, business and consumer groups commit to midata vision of consumer empowerment

    The businesses, consumer bodies and regulators involved are all committed to working with Government to achieve its vision for _midata, _launched…

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

  • Deregulating to support business

    Speech by the Rt Hon Chris Grayling MP.

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

  • Three new Deputy Chairmen of Competition Commission announced

    Minister for Employment Relations, Consumer and Postal Affairs Edward Davey said: “I would like to welcome Simon Polito, Martin Cave and Alasdair…

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

  • Providing Protection, Supporting Growth

    Introduction The theme today will explore the role that local and national regulators can play protecting the public and supporting growth.…

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

  • Prisk sets challenge for better regulation through better regulators

    Addressing the Local & National Regulators annual conference, Mark Prisk highlighted the importance of regulation in creating economic growth…

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

  • Reappointment of the Chair of the Nuclear Liabilities Financing Assurance Board

    Lady Janet Balfour of Burleigh has been reappointed as Chair of the Nuclear Liabilities Financing Assurance Board (NLFAB) for a second term …

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

  • More choice and lower water bills for businesses

    Government proposals to slash the current threshold to just five megalitres of water.

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

  • Nick Clegg announces plans to cut red tape for small businesses

    The Deputy Prime Minister met with small business leaders to announce a new system of regulation "designed for busy, working people".

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

  • Final Fukushima report published

    Energy Secretary The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP today presented to Parliament the final report by the Chief Nuclear Inspector, Dr Mike Weightman,…

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

  • Cutting accountancy and reporting fees for SMEs

    Government proposes new rules to save SMEs millions in reporting and accountancy fees.

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

  • Government proposes new rules to save SMEs £millions in reporting and accountancy fees

    The consultation on _Audit Exemptions and Change of Accounting Framework _sets out plans to allow more small companies and subsidiaries to decide…

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

  • Tackling employment law red tape

    Ministers urge businesses to help tackle employment law, bureaucracy and red tape in the latest phase of the Employment Law Review.

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

  • New law helps businesses protect their IP rights

    The change will encourage more businesses to protect their intellectual property and enforce their rights. Evidence presented to the recent …

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

  • Water customers no longer liable for sewerage repairs

    Water customers in England will no longer have to worry about being hit with surprise bills to repair blocked or damaged sewers, following changes that have come into force today.

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

  • Permanent chair appointed to the Civil Nuclear Police Authority

    DECC Press Release: 2011/78 29 September 2011 Lieutenant General Sir Philip Trousdell KBE CB has been appointed as Chair of the Civil Nuclear…

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