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  • Government launches consultation on Consumer Credit Regulation

    The Financial Secretary and the Minister for Consumer Affairs launches consultation on transferring consumer credit regulation.

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

  • Electricity market reform: The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP's oral statement

    Mr Speaker, today we begin consulting on the reform of the electricity market. This programme sits at the heart of my Department’s mission: …

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

  • Government ends goldplating of European regulations

    Government ends 'gold-plating' of European regulations to help British businesses

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

  • New Timeshare Directive to come into force

    The Government consultation on the transposition of the European Commission’s new Timeshare Directive into UK law closed on 1 October earlier…

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

  • Greg Barker's speech to the Micropower Council

    Thank you to the Micropower Council, Mitsubishi Electric and Vaillant for the invitation to this evening’s event. Commitment David Cameron…

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

  • Reform of the consumer protection regime

    Introduction Thank you for inviting me here today. I welcome this opportunity to explain the thinking behind our recent decision to reshape…

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

  • How to be savvy when doing your online shopping

    Know your consumer rights when buying Christmas presents this year.

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

  • How to be savvy when doing your Christmas shopping

    BIS conducted research as part of the ‘Know Your Consumer Rights’ campaign with Consumer Focus, the OFT and Consumer Direct. The research showed…

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

  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP's speech to the CBI Conference

    Thanks very much, Roger It’s my pleasure to be here today, and to be part of this distinguished lineup. Richard Lambert and I spent some time…

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

  • Redfern Inquiry published today

    The Government today published the Redfern Inquiry into the analysis of human tissue taken from individuals who had worked in the nuclear industry…

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

  • Redfern Inquiry: The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP's oral statement

    Mr Speaker, today I am publishing the report of the Redfern Inquiry, which was established in 2007 to investigate the processes and practices…

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

  • Business plans published

    The Prime Minister has published business plans that set out in detail the work of government for the next 4 years.

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

  • Lightening the Load - Better Regulation Executive Report Published

    “In compiling this report, I’ve been struck by the way that so many of our micro-businesses are struggling to cope with existing regulations…

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

  • Gas licence exemptions: notice under section 6A of the Gas Act 1986

    This notice sets out the proposal by the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change for the making of an order granting various exemptions…

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  • Interim Chair for the Competition Commission

    Thereafter, BIS will make an interim appointment to replace Peter Freeman while the Government consults on how to merge the Competition Commission…

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

  • Geological report of West Cumbria published as part of Managing Radioactive Waste Safely process

    Government today welcomed delivery of an initial geological report for West Cumbria. The study looked at the Copeland and Allerdale areas, where…

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

  • Blocks away: excellent results for latest offshore oil and gas licensing round

    Oil and gas exploration licences granted by DECC today reveal industry interest in developing the UK’s North Sea resources remains vibrant. …

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

  • Building long-term growth

    Government sets out plans to back British business and create "a new economic dynamismâ"

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

  • Gas storage licence awarded for major North Sea project

    The Government today issued a Gas Storage Licence for ENI’s proposed major new gas storage facility at the Deborah field, under the Southern…

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

  • Providing additional flexibility in the enduring regulatory regime for offshore electricity transmission: initial joint decision statement

    Ofgem and DECC opened a further consultation on the enduring offshore transmission regime. As part of this consultation, we set out our proposal…

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