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  • The CMA called for views on whether to make changes to its rules and guidance for licence modification appeals.

  • We are seeking views on how to make the designs framework better and encourage creativity, innovation and give the UK a competitive edge.

  • We're seeking evidence to inform our future international regulatory cooperation strategy.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Consultation relating to the proposed acquisition of Ultra Electronics Holdings plc by Cobham Ultra Acquisitions Limited.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • The International Regulatory Cooperation (IRC) strategy aims to drive international collaboration and learning to improve the UK’s domestic regulatory environment.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • The CMA is consulting on its proposed recommendation that the Secretary of State replaces the two retained HBERs when they expire on 31 December 2022 with two UK Horizontal Agreements Block Exemption Orders.

  • A consultation on AI and IP covering: copyright in works made by AI; text and data mining using copyright material; and patents for inventions devised by AI

  • We’re seeking views on proposals to strengthen the UK’s framework for major companies and the way they are audited.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • This technical consultation seeks feedback on the drafting of The Competition Act 1998 (Vertical Agreements Block Exemption) Order 2022.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Five-year review of the Energy Act 2013 which introduced a legislative framework for delivering secure, affordable and low carbon energy.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • This document summarises patent harmonisation proposals from three user groups (AIPPI, FICPI & IT3). We are seeking your views to support ongoing international discussions.

  • The first annual report from the DRCF – a new form of collaboration between regulators, designed to address the future challenges of the digital world.

  • How we aim to deliver the next phase in cooperation across our work in digital markets and the DRCF focus areas and projects for 2022 to 2023.

  • Equality impact assessment for changes the SIA made to its close protection licence-linked training in April 2022.

  • We're seeking views on the Competition Appeal Tribunal Rules of procedure which were updated in 2015 following an independent review of the 2003 rules by Sir John Mummery.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Proposed reforms to competition and consumer policy for strong free markets, vigorous competition and high consumer standards that drive growth and productivity.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Senior Traffic Commissioner’s Statutory Documents: consultation on amendments arising from The Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) (Amendment) Regulations 2022

  • We're seeking views on proposals for the future role, organisational design and phased implementation of a Future System Operator with responsibilities across both the electricity and gas systems.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Strategic policy statement setting out the government’s priorities for Ofwat’s regulation of the water sector in England.

  • The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is consulting on its draft annual plan for 2022 to 2023.