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“Government stands firmly behind Ofgem’s retail market reforms and we are keen for Ofgem to press ahead with implementing these as soon as possible."
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
John Hayes' reponse to comments made by Alistair Buchanan, Chief Executive of Ofgem.
The chemicals industry is set to benefit from more effective, less burdensome enforcement of regulation following government consultation.
Two reports published today reveal the Government is making rapid progress in restoring common sense to health and safety.
The Consumer Council for Water currently represents water and sewerage customers in England and Wales.
Proposals announced today will make it easier for groups of consumers and companies to take action against anti-competitive businesses.
Age Restricted Products Code of Practice published today will strengthen the protection of young people and reduce red tape.
Action follows government campaign on enforcement. Small food manufacturers will benefit from more efficient enforcement of regulation, and…
Consumer and Competition Minister Jo Swinson today announced Christine Tacon as the independent Groceries Code Adjudicator.
A raft of initiatives to boost economic growth in Birmingham will be on the agenda today as Business Minister Michael Fallon visits the city…
Plans for pub industry adjudicator to help tackle unfair practices, including rents and the prices publicans pay for beer.
A radical new approach to give more power to consumers in their relationships with business.
A major crackdown by the Claims Management Regulation Unit has seen 352 companies shut down, suspended or warned.
As Boxing Day sales begin and January sales loom, Consumer Affairs Minister Jo Swinson is urging consumers to shop responsibly and be aware …
The Touchstone Award, sponsored by the British Hallmarking Council (BHC), is a national award for trading standards in hallmarking.
I am today publishing the response to the Maitland Review's recommendations on the UK's offshore oil and gas regulatory regime. On 20 April 2010, the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig, working on the Ma...
Business Minister pledges tougher action to eliminate burdens on enterprise.
A review of the way that appeals are handled by regulators launched today is the first stage of a new wave of bureaucracy busting measures announced…
JOHN HAYES MP: MINISTER OF STATE FOR ENERGY 13 DECEMBER 2012 The Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) and the Environment Agency (EA) have…
13 December 2012 Shale gas development has been of increasing importance in the US for some years, but exploration has only just begun in the…
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