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  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • HEFCE Annual Conference 2011

    Good afternoon. Next month, the Coalition Government will mark its first year in power. Today, I want to reflect briefly on what has been …

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

  • Plans to help households with water bills

    Water bills will be cut for the most vulnerable households under plans announced by Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman today.

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

  • Reform key to unlocking EU growth

    David Cameron warns that Europe needs to reform to drive growth, or risks falling further behind its competitors.

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

  • Small businesses need to do more to protect their ideas

    The ‘Intellectual Property Awareness Survey of Business’ has shown that only 15 percent of small companies have ever sought advice on safeguarding…

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

  • Reforming Britain’s health and safety regime to put common sense back

    Health and safety regulation will focus on high hazard sites and tackling rogue employers and consultants.

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

  • Vince Cable bins business red tape

    Sweeping reforms to regulation will free business from the burden of red tape.

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

  • A competition regime for growth

    Government announces new proposals to create a single competition body, to boost growth and streamline processes for business.

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

  • Quality of impact assessments is improving

    72% of just under 600 impact assessments reviewed were judged to be ‘fit for purpose’.

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  • Cable outlines agenda for growth

    At the Mansion House speech Vince Cable outlines the importance of putting growth at the heart of the government's work.

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