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  • Manufacturers asked to take up the Red Tape Challenge

    Manufacturing businesses up and down the country are being asked to play their part in cutting bureaucracy and red tape in the latest phase of a campaign to reduce the burdens on British businesses.

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

  • New research into high cost credit commissioned by Government

    Following the launch of a Review of the consumer credit and personal insolvency regimes last year, a substantial number of submissions to the…

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

  • Energy planning reforms approved by Parliament

    Press Release 2011/063 19 July 2011 Developers of major energy projects in England and Wales will now have greater certainty on how planning…

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

  • Consultation on the planning process for major sewer projects launched

    A consultation on including proposed major sewers within the existing planning process for major infrastructure projects.

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

  • Electricity Market Reform - Oral statement by The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP

    With permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to make a statement on reform of the electricity market. Since privatisation in 1990, our electricity…

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

  • European ministers meet to talk about growth

    European Ministers met in London to discuss driving economic growth in the EU, trade across borders and unleashing the full potential of Europe's enterprises.

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

  • It’s a cracking result for three UK competition winners

    Children between the ages of 4-16 were asked to come up with ideas for a theme park or theme park ride as part of the Intellectual Property …

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

  • Charles Hendry's speech to the NIA Conference: The road to final investment decisions

    Introduction: Energy policy This has been an eventful year for the nuclear power and the energy landscape as a whole. The unprecedented events…

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

  • Review of Ofwat published

    Review of Ofwat's role, how it works with others and if its regulatory approach is delivering what the Government and customers expect.

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

  • Transfer of private sewers will free customers from unexpected repair bills

    Surprise bills to repair broken, blocked or damaged sewers will no longer catch out water customers.

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

  • Health and safety laboratory centenary

    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

  • New plans to cut bureaucracy in Brussels and keep the UK on the front foot in Europe

    The three new ‘Operating Principles’ set out how the UK can exert early influence over legislation coming from the European Union. They aim …

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

  • Publication of DWP Research Report 755: Evaluation of European Fund Priority 1 and Priority 4 Extending Employment Opportunities to Adults and Young People

    Evaluation of European Social Fund Priority 1 and Priority 4: Extending Employment Opportunities to Adults and Young People.

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

  • Greg Barker address to the CHPA President reception

    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…

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

  • CBI & Management Today business summit

    Introduction I am delighted to be here this morning, to talk about the Government’s strategy for achieving sustainable, long-term economic …

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

  • Blow the whistle on red tape and lack of common sense

    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.

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

  • Red Tape Challenge asks inspectors to call

    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…

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

  • Energy plans to go before Parliament

    Press Release 2011/053 23 June 2011 The Government today published its finalised Energy National Policy Statements (NPSs) in order for them…

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

  • Association of British Insurers Conference

    Good afternoon. Your industry is a massive and important one employing around 275,000 people and responsible for investments of over £1.5 …

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

  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP response to Ofgem announcement on overhaul of retail energy market

    Commenting on Ofgem’s intention to press ahead with a radical overhaul of the retail gas and electricity market, Energy Secretary The Rt Hon…

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