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  • Cornish businesses play starring role in the future of regulation

    Videos support businesses working with regulators through Better Business for All

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

  • Electronics firms given power to drive better enforcement of regulation

    As part of the Business Focus on Enforcement programme techUK has been charged with reviewing the electronics sector.

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

  • Underlining UK's lead in promoting trade by cutting red tape

    An international conference, Inspection Reform: Breaking Down Barriers to Trade and Investment, will explore better ways to deliver regulation.

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

  • Medium-sized businesses to face less accounting paperwork

    An estimated 11,000 UK medium-sized businesses could benefit to the tune of £8 million a year as result of changes to accounting rules.

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

  • Grant to explore a simpler licensing system in England

    A grant from the Better Regulation Delivery Office will help explore how England's complex licensing system can be simplified.

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

  • Businesses get greater say on how regulation is enforced

    The Fresh Produce Consortium and the National Farmers’ Union have been selected to run reviews under Business Focus on Enforcement.

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

  • Justine Greening welcomes UN cross-border aid for Syria

    International Development Secretary responds to first UN cross-border aid convoy into Syria since new Security Council Resolution.

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

  • Red tape cut to reduce licensing burden on entertainment

    Government reducing burdensome red tape in entertainment licensing for responsible businesses and community organisations

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

  • Fallon: Cuts in red tape now saving business £1.5 billion per year

    Business Minister Michael Fallon today confirmed that the government has reduced the total annual net cost to business of regulation by £1.5 billion.

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

  • Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) summit

    Matthew Hancock sets out the government’s commitment to continue to help small businesses.

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

  • Small businesses at the heart of the legislative agenda

    The Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Bill has been introduced to Parliament today (25 June 2014)

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

  • Better Regulation

    Ambassador Wightman speaks at opening of Korea’s new cost in cost out centre

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

  • Less bureaucracy for pharmaceutical firms

    Regulators for the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector have pledged to reduce bureaucratic burdens on firms.

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

  • Primary Authority Awards 2014 winners announced

    The Awards are a showcase of work supporting business growth and regulatory compliance.

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

  • Focus on Enforcement review leads to more effective regulation of care homes

    Government welcomes commitments from the Care Quality Commission to improve regulatory enforcement in partnership with the adult care sector.

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

  • Simpler guidance on regulation means less bureaucracy for childcare providers

    Childcare businesses will benefit from clearer and simpler guidance following a review of how regulations governing the sector are enforced.

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

  • Turks and Caicos complies with global tax transparency standard

    Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) is ready to comply with a major international tax transparency agreement from today, Thursday, 15 May 2014.

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

  • Water Act gains Royal Assent

    New Act will provide improved choice and affordable flood insurance.

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

  • Korea Oxbridge Forum

    On 28 April HMA Scott Wightman gave a lecture at the inaugural Korea Oxbridge Forum on the importance of business-friendly regulation.

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

  • Press briefing: afternoon 28 April 2014

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on HS2, Leeds schoolteacher stabbing, Pfizer/AstraZeneca and the tube strike.

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