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  • This review of electricity market arrangements will identify reforms needed to transition to a decarbonised, cost effective and secure electricity system.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • This paper sets out the perspective of the DRCF on the possible harms and benefits associated with Web3, and explores the regulatory considerations across the DRCF member regulator remits that may be relevant to applications…

  • The CMA is consulting on remedies that it should consider reviewing across its portfolio of market and merger remedies.

  • We're seeking views on a draft Appropriate Assessment of Likely Significant Effects Report for a review of consents for major energy infrastructure projects in light of new Special Protection Area nature conservation de…

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • How BEIS is improving opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to supply to the department.

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • The CMA has issued, for consultation, draft consumer protection law guidance for all businesses making environmental claims.

  • We're seeking views on 2 statutory schemes which protect North of Scotland consumers from the high costs of electricity distribution in that area.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • This call for input invites stakeholders for their views on about issues that the DRCF should take into consideration as it develops its plan of work for 2023 to 2024.

  • This technical consultation seeks feedback on the drafting of Competition Act 1998 Block Exemption Orders for Specialisation and R&D agreements.

    First published during the 2022 Truss Conservative government

  • The CMA has reviewed the 2 retained Horizontal Block Exemption Regulations to inform its recommendation to government on whether to replace them when they expire on 31 December 2022

  • Mae'r Cais am Fewnbwn hwn yn gwahodd barn rhanddeiliaid am faterion y dylai'r DRCF eu hystyried wrth iddo ddatblygu ei gynllun gwaith ar gyfer 2023 i 2024.

  • Ofcom and the ICO have published a joint statement that sets out their views on the interactions between online safety and data protection.

  • The government is consulting on proposals for new laws to improve the cyber resilience of organisations which are important to the UK economy. We received a number of positive responses which are being considered. The go…

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Impact assessment relating to the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill.

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • The CMA launched a consultation on the proposal to make a market investigation reference into the supply of mobile browsers and mobile browser engines, and the distribution of cloud gaming services through app stores on mobi…

  • Consultation on draft amendments to existing rules and guidance in energy and airports appeals and new rules and guidance in water and air traffic services appeals.

  • Government response to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) review of competition in the fuel retail market.

    First published during the 2022 Truss Conservative government

  • The CMA consulted on its proposed recommendation that the Secretary of State replaces the retained MVBER when it expires on 31 May 2023 with a UK Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Order.

  • The CMA has launched a consultation on proposed changes pursuant to the merger undertakings given to the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry in 2003 by Carlton Communications plc and Granada plc.

  • The CMA has launched a call for information looking at consumer protection in the UK green heating and insulation sector, focusing on the sale of heat pumps; home solar; insulation; biomass boilers and hydrogen-ready boilers…