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First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Surprise bills to repair broken, blocked or damaged sewers will no longer catch out water customers.
Speech by the Rt Hon Chris Grayling MP.
The three new ‘Operating Principles’ set out how the UK can exert early influence over legislation coming from the European Union. They aim …
Evaluation of European Social Fund Priority 1 and Priority 4: Extending Employment Opportunities to Adults and Young People.
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to speak to you today. I’d like if I may to begin by referring to the policy paper I wrote whilst in…
Introduction I am delighted to be here this morning, to talk about the Government’s strategy for achieving sustainable, long-term economic …
A new challenge to business owners, employees, the public and even government inspectors was laid down today, asking them to blow the whistle on inconsistent and over-zealous enforcement of rules and regulations.
The new drive is a direct result of comments already made by the public and enforcement officers as part of the Red Tape Challenge. The Government…
Press Release 2011/053 23 June 2011 The Government today published its finalised Energy National Policy Statements (NPSs) in order for them…
Good afternoon. Your industry is a massive and important one employing around 275,000 people and responsible for investments of over £1.5 …
Commenting on Ofgem’s intention to press ahead with a radical overhaul of the retail gas and electricity market, Energy Secretary The Rt Hon…
New Government proposals aim to simplify the current landscape, providing better protection and advice for the consumer.
Good afternoon and thank you for inviting me here today. Last year I made my first speech at your conference as the new Consumer Minister. …
Under proposals set out in a new consultation ‘Empowering and Protecting Consumers’, ministers want to see a new simplified ‘consumer landscape…
13 June 2011 Smaller gas and electricity suppliers will benefit from a cut in red tape in time for next year, Energy Minister Charles Hendry…
Parts of the Anglian region are now officially in a state of drought, Defra and the Environment Agency announced today.
World Environment Day It’s been twenty years since the first World Environment Day dedicated to climate change. Back then, Britain didn’t …
Joint press notice from DECC, National Grid and RIBA Registration opens for architects, designers, engineers and students of these disciplines…
Lieutenant General Sir Philip Trousdell KBE CB has been appointed as interim Chair of the Civil Nuclear Police Authority to take over from Sir…
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