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  • Primary Authority Awards 2014 winners announced

    The Awards are a showcase of work supporting business growth and regulatory compliance.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Alternative dispute resolution for consumers: CMA’s response to BIS consultation

    CMA response to BIS proposal for implementing the Alternative Dispute Resolution Directive and the Online Dispute Resolution Regulation.

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  • Publicans to get a fairer deal

    Plans to protect thousands of publicans from unfair treatment and hardship are unveiled today (3 June 2014).

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Code clarification: payments for multi-channel participation

    The GCA determination of the Wm Morrison Supermarkets plc multi-channel initiative and its implementation.

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  • Government proposals to simplify deep underground access for shale gas and geothermal industries

    The government is launching a consultation on proposals to simplify the existing procedure for shale gas and deep geothermal underground drilling access.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • CMA consults on stronger commitments to improve access to road fuels market in the Western Isles

    The CMA has today launched a short consultation on changes to the commitments originally proposed by Certas Energy UK Ltd (‘Certas’) to improve competition in the supply of petrol and diesel to filling stations in the Wester…

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  • Focus on Enforcement review leads to more effective regulation of care homes

    Government welcomes commitments from the Care Quality Commission to improve regulatory enforcement in partnership with the adult care sector.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Clarification: UK Travel Advice

    Following the changes made to our travel advice on Wednesday 14 May we would like to clarify our position

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Ofgem findings on difference in prices between payment methods

    Statement by Energy Secretary Edward Davey in response to Ofgem's analysis regarding energy bill charges and payment methods.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Ban on Eurotunnel ferry service provisionally confirmed by CMA

    The Competition and Markets Authority has provisionally confirmed an earlier decision by the Competition Commission that Eurotunnel should be barred from operating a ferry service from Dover.

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  • Ofgem's enforcement action against E.ON

    Edward Davey's response to Ofgem's announcement that it will take enforcement action against energy company E.ON, fining it £12million.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Simpler guidance on regulation means less bureaucracy for childcare providers

    Childcare businesses will benefit from clearer and simpler guidance following a review of how regulations governing the sector are enforced.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Turks and Caicos complies with global tax transparency standard

    Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) is ready to comply with a major international tax transparency agreement from today, Thursday, 15 May 2014.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Water Act gains Royal Assent

    New Act will provide improved choice and affordable flood insurance.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • CMA clears Foundation Trust hospitals merger

    The CMA today cleared the proposed takeover of Heatherwood and Wexham Park Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust by Frimley Park Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

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  • UK-China IP Symposium to help boost innovation and growth

    The UK government today (7 May 2014) announced the second UK-China Intellectual Property Symposium will take place on 1 September 2014.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Cable grants new funding for Citizens Advice

    Business Secretary Vince Cable has today (1 May 2014) confirmed that Citizens Advice is to receive an extra £7.5 million.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Korea Oxbridge Forum

    On 28 April HMA Scott Wightman gave a lecture at the inaugural Korea Oxbridge Forum on the importance of business-friendly regulation.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Tracer merger: issues statement

    The Competition and Markets Authority has published an issues statement as part of its inquiry into the completed acquisition by Alliance Medical Group Limited of the assets of IBA Molecular UK Limited used to produce Fluoro…

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  • Press briefing: afternoon 28 April 2014

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on HS2, Leeds schoolteacher stabbing, Pfizer/AstraZeneca and the tube strike.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government