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  • Government is keeping bills as low as possible by encouraging more competition; making switching energy supplier easier; and controlling public subsidies paid for through energy bills.

    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • We're seeking your views on whether the government should devolve Sunday trading rules to local areas.

    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Proposed changes to the street works qualifications regulations in England to make them less prescriptive, simpler, clearer and easier to understand.

    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • A consultation on the possibilities for greater competition between passenger rail operators in Great Britain.

  • This consultation sought views from local authorities, relevant statutory consultees and national interest groups along the route to comment on the draft EIA SMR, but welcomed comments from everyone. This consultation will i…

  • This consultation sought views from local authorities, relevant statutory consultees and national interest groups along the route to comment on the draft EQIA SMR, but welcomed comments from everyone. This consultation will …

  • Annual update of the 'Northern transport strategy' which lists our goals and progress towards improving transport in the north.

    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Seeks views on updates to legislation on the conduct of bus drivers, conductors, inspectors and passengers on bus and coach services.

  • Technical review of the draft Regulations to transpose the EU’s Collective Rights Management Directive into UK law.

  • Sets out the government's proposal to sell shares in UK Green Investment Bank plc.

    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Review of the energy sector identifying regulatory barriers to growth, productivity and innovation.

    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Review of the waste sector identifying regulatory barriers to growth, productivity and innovation.

    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • The Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) has published its recommendations following a simplification review of small company taxation.

  • Seeking views on Office of Rail and Road's approach to innovation.

  • Setting out plans for supporting long-term resilience in the water sector.

    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Post implementation review of the Railways and Other Guided Transport System safety regulations for their continued use.

  • The Government is consulting on the review of the BBC's Royal Charter.

    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Consultation on Reforms to the Capacity Market, Autumn 2015.

    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • We are seeking views on how terms and conditions (T&Cs) can be made more user-friendly and on proposals to introduce fines for unfair terms.

    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Second response to a consultation on compensation for indirect costs of the renewables obligation and the small scale feed-in tariffs.

    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government