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  • We're seeking views on proposals to amend and improve the Payment Practices and Performance Regulations, and whether they should extend beyond their current expiry date of 6 April 2024.

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • We’re seeking views on extending the growth duty to include the following economic regulators: Ofgem, Ofwat and Ofcom.

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • A habitats regulations assessment is required for proposed plans or projects likely to have a significant effect on international sites of scientific interest.

  • The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is inviting views on whether there are aspects of the Phase 2 merger process that could work better

  • We invite views and evidence on the operation of the Pubs Code and the performance of the Pubs Code Adjudicator which, as part of the second statutory review, will inform its conclusions.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • The CMA consulted on a provisional decision not to recommend replacement of the Assimilated CBER with a new UK block exemption order.

  • The CMA consulted on its proposed recommendation that the Secretary of State replace the retained CBER when it expires on 25 April 2024 with a UK Liner Shipping Consortia Block Exemption Order.

  • We are seeking views on removing regulation 7 of the Conduct Regulations.

  • The Enhanced Trade Partnership (ETP) arrangement sets out the UK and Taiwan’s priorities for future ETP discussions.

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • We are seeking views on proposed reforms to the Provision of Services Regulations 2009, under the Retained EU Law programme.

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • A consultation seeking views on reforms to the working time regulations, holiday pay, and the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations (TUPE).

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • We're seeking views on proposals for revenue support regulations in relation to the hydrogen production, industrial carbon capture (ICC) and waste ICC business models.

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is inviting views on proposed updates to its Prioritisation Principles.

  • Consultation on draft new guidance explaining the appropriate measures for permitted facilities that store and treat end of life vehicles (ELVs) or components.

  • The UK, Japan and Canada have produced joint recommendations on how to develop a regulatory framework for fusion energy facilities.

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • We are seeking views on a proposed new approach to the fire safety of domestic upholstered furniture and furnishings.

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • Consultation report with the devolved administrations on the implementation of the recognition of professional qualifications (RPQ) provisions in the EEA EFTA Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • The CMA is consulting on draft guidance on the application of the Chapter I prohibition in the Competition Act 1998 to environmental sustainability agreements between businesses operating at the same level of the supply chai…

  • The Plan for Digital Regulation sets out the government’s overall approach for governing digital technologies in order to drive growth and innovation.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • We're seeking views on how the Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018 are working and on proposals for reform.

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government