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  • Water companies must plan for a drier climate

    Dry weather is likely to become a more frequent occurrence in the future due to the impacts of climate change.

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

  • Call for evidence on health and safety legislation for the Löfstedt Review

    The Lofstedt Review into health and safety legislation, announced by the Minister for Employment in March, today issued a call for evidence.

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

  • Huhne: Strong, independent, regulator crucial for secure, low-carbon, affordable energy

    DECC published the conclusions of two reviews today that aim to support the delivery of energy and climate change goals by strengthening the…

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

  • Ofgem review: Written Ministerial Statement by The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP - 19 May 2011

    Today I am publishing the conclusions of the Ofgem Review. The Coalition Programme for Government committed to a review of the role of Ofgem…

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

  • Explanatory memorandum to the Gas (Exemptions) Order 2011

    A statutory document extending 19 gas licence exemptions that will otherwise expire on 1 March 2011.

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  • Report on Post Office mutualisation

    The proposals in the report by Co-operatives UK, the trade association for co-operative enterprises, would give the local owners of Post Office…

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

  • Huhne welcomes interim report from chief nuclear inspector

    Energy and Climate Change Secretary The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP today presented to Parliament the findings of the Chief Nuclear Inspector&rsquo…

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

  • Government introduces Bill to overhaul consumer insurance law

    Government introduces Bill to overhaul consumer insurance law.

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

  • 'Connect and Manage' enduring grid access regime report: Charles Hendry's response to Lord Mogg

    Charles Hendry’s response to Lord Mogg on the ‘Connect and Manage’ enduring grid access regime report, 18 April 2011

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  • MG Rover’s Phoenix Four disqualified as directors

    Since the publication of the independent report into the financial affairs of MG Rover and its associated companies, The Insolvency Service …

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

  • Chair of Competition Commission announced

    Mr Witcomb will be the Chair during the Government’s consultation on its proposals to merge the CC with the competition functions of the Office…

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

  • Myth bust: Red tape challenge

    The Red Tape Challenge is about examining and understanding the impact of regulation to ensure that it is proportionate while delivering the desired outcomes.

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

  • No ifs, it’s time for water butts

    With summer on its way it's time for gardeners to think about saving rainwater ready for their garden's thirstiest months.

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

  • Scope of Lofstedt review into health and safety set out

    The scope of Professor Lofstedt’s Review into health and safety legislation is set out today as the draft terms of reference are published.

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

  • Thousands take up the Red Tape Challenge

    Over 6000 ideas and suggestions have already been submitted to cut back red tape.

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

  • Better Choices, Better Deals: New strategy to empower consumers

    Under the plans announced by Edward Davey businesses will provide key information to their customers on how they use and buy goods and services…

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

  • Consumer empowerment strategy published

    The Consumer Empowerment Strategy sets out what the government and others can do to help increase consumer power.

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

  • Red tape challenge kicks off

    Government gives you the chance to rip up some of the 21,000 rules and regulations that are getting in your way.

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

  • Review of the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 (FFRs): letter from BIS to stakeholders

    Informed stakeholders and invited comments on progress on the review of the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 (FFRs…

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  • Letter from the Prime Minister on cutting red tape

    Prime Minister David Cameron has written a letter to all government Ministers on the launch of the Red Tape Challenge and reducing the regulatory burden.

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