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  • Red tape blitz to boost business growth

    Shops, offices, pubs and clubs will no longer face burdensome health and safety inspections, and over 3,000 regulations will be scrapped or overhauled.

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

  • October date for conference to improve local regulation

    Ideas to be discussed at the seminar will include: A single point of contact for local regulation via a web portal. Regulators to tailor…

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

  • Statement from new Energy Minister

    Statement from John Hayes MP on his first day as Energy Minister

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

  • Excessive charges for use of credit and debit cards to be banned

    A new consultation will be launched on Monday to look at banning above cost payment surcharges; a measure the UK will put in place to bring …

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

  • North Sea oil sheen reported

    An oil sheen has been reported in the North Sea 160km North East of St Fergus approximately 3.7 km from the pipeline connecting the Galley subsea…

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

  • Consumers set to benefit from claims management crackdown

    Plans unveiled today will mean that Claims Management Companies that provide a poor service could be forced to pay compensation.

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

  • Next steps making midata a reality

    Government highlights latest proposals for the groundbreaking midata programme, which aims to give consumers access to their data.

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

  • New proposals on consumer rights across Europe

    The government has published a consultation on the Consumer Rights Directive. It covers new measures to deliver greater clarity and transparency on consumer rights, and aims to help boost the confidence of both consumers and…

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

  • New proposals announced on consumer rights across Europe

    The Consumer Rights Directive, agreed by the European Commission in 2011, focuses on simplifying and harmonising rules in a few key areas of…

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

  • Statement on approval of plan to remove oil in Gannet pipeline

    Representative for Maritime Salvage and Intervention (SOSREP) approves Shell's plans to pump oil from Gannet pipeline.

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

  • Applications to the EU ETS Phase II New Entrants Reserve: letter on revised closure date

    Letter from DECC on the revised closure date for applications to the EU Emissions Trading System Phase II New Entrants Reserve (16 August 2012…

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  • Two new appointments to the HSE board

    Howard Shiplee and Sarah Veale have been appointed to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Board as non-executive directors.

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

  • Claim Regulator improves consumer protection

    The 2011/12 Claims Management Regulation Unit’s annual report.

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

  • Comply with Claim Management Regulations or risk being shut down

    That’s the latest warning from the Claims Management Regulation Unit.

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

  • European Commission gives all clear to Hinkley Point C

    The European Commission has provided a favourable view on EDF’s investment plans for Hinkley Point C under Article 41 of the European Atomic…

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

  • DECC to scrap unnecessary regulations as part of the Red Tape Challenge

    As part of a drive to cut red tape burdens, Minister of State for Energy, Charles Hendry, has announced the scrapping of 86 regulations and …

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

  • Opportunities in UK energy markets: Edward Davey's speech at Global Business Summit on Energy

    Thanks very much. This has long been one of the great business cities. For fifteen centuries, it has welcomed traders and merchants from around the world.   In fact, its Old English name directly tra...

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

  • DECC Elgin update

    TOTAL continue to work to permanently resolve the Elgin G4 well issues. Since the gas condensate release was stopped in May, periodic circulation…

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

  • Statement on Osprey Field

    Fairfield Energy Limited has advised DECC that whilst conducting ROV operations at the Osprey subsea manifold, another ongoing small leak has…

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

  • Businesses to get their say on how to improve enforcement of the Fire Safety Order

    Business and Enterprise Minister Mark Prisk said: “Business owners rightly have important legal responsibilities to protect their employees…

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