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  • Focus on Enforcement

    Government wants your views on how enforcement can be improved or done differently.

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

  • Obsolete red tape to be scrapped within retail and manufacturing sector

    A consultation launched today proposes removing regulations in retail and manufacturing sectors that the Red Tape Challenge has identified as…

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

  • Minimum alcohol pricing

    Prime Minister: "We have to tackle the scourge of violence caused by binge drinking. And we have to do it now."

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

  • Green Construction Board launches call for evidence

    Business Minister Mark Prisk, co-chair of the GCB, called on the construction industry to share their finest low carbon research and development…

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

  • Richard Benyon’s speech at the Waterwise conference

    Richard Benyon’s speech at the Waterwise conference.

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

  • British Chambers of Commerce Annual Conference speech 15 March 2012

    Good afternoon. I’m grateful for this opportunity to speak to the British Chambers of Commerce and its many members. I value the strong and …

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

  • Reappointment of the members of the Nuclear Liabilities Financing Assurance Board

    Members of the Nuclear Liabilities Financing Assurance Board (NLFAB) today took up their three-year re-appointments. The role of the NLFAB …

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

  • £4.17 million of red tape costs to businesses cut

    The Third Statement of New Regulation, which measures the success of the One-in, One-out rule, shows that there is a cumulative net reduction…

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

  • Cutting the burden and costs of regulation

    Introduction I’m grateful to Politeia for this opportunity to speak about Government’s approach to deregulation. It’s a subject which has …

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

  • Non-Executive Director appointments to the Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) Board

    Two new non-executive directors, Wendy Barnes and Robin Paynter Bryant, have been appointed to the Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) Board.

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

  • Purchasing power to the people

    New £60,000 Community Challenge Prize launches.

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

  • Save water now to limit the effects of drought says Spelman

    Everyone must find a way to save water to help limit the effects of drought.

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

  • New pipe works mean gas security for North Wales

    Press Ref: 12/011 A vital gas pipeline providing energy security to thousands of households in North Wales is to be replaced. Energy Minister…

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

  • New opportunity for North Sea oil and gas exploration

    Press ref: 12/004 Energy Minister Charles Hendry today announced new opportunities for UK oil and gas exploration with the launch of the 27th…

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

  • Written ministerial statement by Charles Hendry on the 27th offshore oil and gas licensing round and the strategic environmental assessment (sea) post adoption process

    1 February 2012 I am pleased to inform the House that I am today inviting applications for petroleum licences for unlicensed seaward blocks…

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

  • Defra launches consultation to tackle unpaid water bills

    The industry had to write off approximately £328 million of household debt in 2010-11 which leads to higher bills for those that do pay.

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

  • Have your say on late night drinking venues

    A public online consultation has been launched today asking for views on how local authorities should manage late night drinking venues.

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

  • Djanogly: Reform to solicitors to give UK consumers greater choice

    UK consumers and businesses will find solicitors’ more competitive, more accessible and more efficient following reforms to legal services.

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

  • Minister looks forward to "Prosperous 2012" for oil and gas industry

    Energy Minister Charles Hendry set out his hopes for a “prosperous 2012” in the oil and gas sector, as he awarded 46 new licences to explore…

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

  • Taskforce to boost finance options for businesses

    Tim Breedon will be supported by a panel of experts drawn from the business and finance community, who will examine the challenges facing businesses…

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