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  • Restoring trust in audit and corporate governance

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

    • From: Department for Business and Trade and 1 others
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Taskforce on Innovation, Growth and Regulatory Reform

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

    • From: Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Reducing bureaucratic burden: higher education

    The government's plans achieve significant reductions in bureaucracy for the research, innovation and university sectors.

    • From: Department for Education and 1 others
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Call for views on draft legislation: Supplementary Protection Certificate (SPC) waiver

    The government ran a call for views in summer 2019 about proposals to fix retained SPC law. This government response sets out changes to this law to ensure it works at the end of the transition period.

    • From: Intellectual Property Office
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  • Implementing the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights: May 2020 update

    This page provides an update on the UK government’s work since 2016 to implement the principles across UK government departments.

    • From: Foreign & Commonwealth Office and 1 others
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Reforming Regulation Initiative

    We're inviting businesses and the public to suggest how regulation could be improved.

    • From: Department for Business and Trade and 1 others
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Product safety: annual market surveillance plans

    Updates on the annual market surveillance programme and how the government will enforce legislation.

    • From: Department for Business and Trade and 2 others
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Furniture and furnishings fire safety regulations: proposed changes (2016)

    We're seeking your views on changes to the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988.

    • From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy and 1 others
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Regulation for the Fourth Industrial Revolution

    This white paper sets out plans to transform the UK’s regulatory system to support innovation while protecting citizens and the environment.

    • From: Department for Business and Trade and 1 others
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Review of limited partnership law: call for evidence

    We're seeking views and evidence on the limited partnerships framework.

    • From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Water quality: updating the public and private drinking water regulations

    Seeking views on updating the public and private drinking water regulations in England.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Drinking water quality: monitoring safety and quality of spring water and bottled drinking water

    Seeking views on implementing the EU Directive 2015/1787 on the safety and quality of spring water and bottled drinking water.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Improving rules for Approved Tachograph Centres (ATCs)

    Changes to Approved Tachograph Centre approval so centres don't have to offer analogue tachograph calibration, and other rule changes.

    • From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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  • Updating consumer protection in the package travel sector

    We're consulting on changes to the UK’s Package Travel Regulations to provide clearer and more comprehensive protection for holidaymakers.

    • From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Working Group on Product Recalls and Safety report: government response

    Government response to the recommendations in the Working Group on Product Recalls and Safety report.

    • From: Department for Business and Trade and 2 others
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Laser pointers: call for evidence

    This call for evidence aims to gather data and information on the market for laser pointers and how they are used.

    • From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy and 1 others
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Water abstraction licensing: changes to exemptions in England and Wales

    Seeking views on the proposal to extend the water abstraction licensing system to include most water abstractors who are currently exempt.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Water supply and sewerage licensing: updating security and emergency measures directions

    Seeking views on updating the Security and Emergency Measures (Water Undertakers) Directions to take into account the new WSSL regime.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Water industry: strategic policy statement to Ofwat 2017

    Seeking your views on a strategic policy statement to Ofwat.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Consultation on updates to Schedule 6 of the Gambling Act 2005

    This consultation proposes updates to Schedule 6 of the Gambling Act 2005.

    • From: Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport
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