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  • Cutting accountancy and reporting fees for SMEs

    Government proposes new rules to save SMEs millions in reporting and accountancy fees.

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

  • Government proposes new rules to save SMEs £millions in reporting and accountancy fees

    The consultation on _Audit Exemptions and Change of Accounting Framework _sets out plans to allow more small companies and subsidiaries to decide…

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

  • Tackling employment law red tape

    Ministers urge businesses to help tackle employment law, bureaucracy and red tape in the latest phase of the Employment Law Review.

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

  • New law helps businesses protect their IP rights

    The change will encourage more businesses to protect their intellectual property and enforce their rights. Evidence presented to the recent …

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

  • Water customers no longer liable for sewerage repairs

    Water customers in England will no longer have to worry about being hit with surprise bills to repair blocked or damaged sewers, following changes that have come into force today.

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

  • Permanent chair appointed to the Civil Nuclear Police Authority

    DECC Press Release: 2011/78 29 September 2011 Lieutenant General Sir Philip Trousdell KBE CB has been appointed as Chair of the Civil Nuclear…

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

  • Real progress in red tape reform

    Government publishes the full summary for 2011 on cutting the cost of regulation for business.

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

  • Charles Hendry's article on guardian.co.uk

    The potential for shale gas is worth exploration The industry is governed by one of the most robust and stringent regulatory frameworks in…

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

  • Huhne: More teeth for Ofgem, more rights for energy consumers

    Energy Secretary The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP today put forward key measures to give energy consumers more protection and beef up the powers of…

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

  • New £8 billion growth plan for marine industries

    Drawing on the thinking of business, Government and academia, the Marine Industries Growth Strategy (MIGS) is the first ever integrated UK strategy…

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

  • New bill will strengthen consumer rights

    The Bill will update the law for goods and services and for digital content, clarify the law on unfair contract terms, consolidate consumer …

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

  • Pylon Design Competition finalists unveiled; LIVE BLOG from the event

    Six Pylon Design Competitions finalists to be unveiled Replay the DECC live blog from the event including all the presentations…

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

  • New pylon finalists to be unveiled

    Press release: 11/073 7 September 2011 The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP to open ‘A Pylon for the Future’ competition shortlist display at the…

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

  • Government cuts apprenticeship red tape

    Boost for employers as Government outlines new measures on cutting red tape deterring employers from taking on apprentices.

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

  • Double boost for biomass in Britain

    Energy Minister Charles Hendry today gave the go-ahead for two new biomass stations in Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire, which combined will…

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

  • Sweeping reforms for UK intellectual property laws

    The Government announces plans to modernise intellectual property laws, aiding growth and adding billions to the UK economy.

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

  • Government axes retail red tape

    Vince Cable announces plans to scrap or simplify more than 160 regulations that currently apply to retailers and their customers.

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

  • Red Tape Challenge sets retailers free from regulations

    The proposals are the first results from the Red Tape Challenge and will see significant changes to legislation that will make life easier for…

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

  • Manufacturers asked to take up the Red Tape Challenge

    Manufacturing businesses up and down the country are being asked to play their part in cutting bureaucracy and red tape in the latest phase of a campaign to reduce the burdens on British businesses.

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

  • New research into high cost credit commissioned by Government

    Following the launch of a Review of the consumer credit and personal insolvency regimes last year, a substantial number of submissions to the…

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