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  • The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is consulting on its draft annual plan for 2021 to 2022.

  • This document poses a number of questions on how we think the IP framework currently relates to AI and the future of AI and IP policy.

  • The CMA is consulting on proposed updates to its published guidance relating to the substantive approach of the CMA to its analysis when investigating mergers.

  • We're seeking views on the Competition and Market Authority’s (CMA) proposed reforms to the statutory audit market.

  • This white paper sets out proposals to strengthen the UK’s framework for major companies and the way they are audited.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • How we aim to deliver a new phase in cooperation across our work in digital markets and the DRCF focus areas and projects for 2021/2022.

  • The Charter for the Agile Nations establishes an intergovernmental network to foster global cooperation on rulemaking in response to innovation.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • The CMA's strategy to protect consumers and foster innovation in rapidly developing digital markets.

  • How cross-border trading and supply of electricity has changed.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Taskforce on Innovation, Growth and Regulatory Reform (TIGRR) Terms of Reference.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • We are proposing a code of conduct for licence holders and applicants. The code of conduct will set out the standards of behaviour that we expect you to uphold.

  • The CMA is consulting on proposed updates to its published guidance relating to its procedures in operating the merger control regime as set out in the Enterprise Act 2002.

  • Environment Agency's plan for consulting with the public and stakeholders on the generic design assessment (GDA) of General Nuclear System Ltd’s UK HPR1000.

  • The Online Harms White Paper sets out the government’s plans for a world-leading package of measures to keep UK users safe online.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Government and Ofgem are seeking views on changes proposed to the energy codes governance framework.

  • We're seeking views on draft Regulations to amend the offshore oil and gas Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) regime to make the processes for challenging decisions clearer and enhance other aspects.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • The government’s response to the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) market study into online platforms and digital advertising.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • This Tax Information and Impact Note is about the VAT zero-rate applied to the handling of qualifying aircraft and the handling and storage of the goods.

  • The IPO is calling for views on proposed changes to the Address for Service rules. This will cover patents, trade marks and designs.

  • We're seeking views and evidence which will inform the government’s statutory review of the Pubs Code and the performance of the Pubs Code Adjudicator.