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Smarter Regulation Framework

The Department for Business and Trade is developing a Smarter Regulation Framework to improve how regulatory requirements apply to small public bodies and civil service organisations. The framework addresses challenges small bodies face in implementing compliance standards, HR requirements, and shared services, with recommendations for proportionate support and consolidation where appropriate.


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2025

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2024

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16 May 2024 | Consultation outcome Department for Business and Trade linked

Smarter regulation: strengthening the economic regulation of the energy, water and telecoms sectors — outcome published

We’re seeking views on specific proposals to improve the economic regulation of the water, energy and fixed telecoms sectors regulated by Ofwat, Ofgem and Ofcom.

28 Jan 2024 | Consultation outcome Department for Business and Trade linked

Smarter regulation: strengthening the economic regulation of the energy, water and telecoms sectors — consultation closed

We’re seeking views on specific proposals to improve the economic regulation of the water, energy and fixed telecoms sectors regulated by Ofwat, Ofgem and Ofcom.

2023

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22 Nov 2023 | Consultation outcome Department for Business and Trade linked

Smarter regulation: strengthening the economic regulation of the energy, water and telecoms sectors — consultation opened

We’re seeking views on specific proposals to improve the economic regulation of the water, energy and fixed telecoms sectors regulated by Ofwat, Ofgem and Ofcom.

22 Nov 2023 | Consultation outcome Department for Business and Trade Context · primary home: Regulating for Growth Bill linked

Smarter regulation: extending the growth duty to Ofgem, Ofwat and Ofcom — outcome published

We’re seeking views on extending the growth duty to include the following economic regulators: Ofgem, Ofwat and Ofcom.

25 Aug 2023 | Consultation outcome Department for Business and Trade Context · primary home: Regulating for Growth Bill linked

Smarter regulation: extending the growth duty to Ofgem, Ofwat and Ofcom — consultation closed

We’re seeking views on extending the growth duty to include the following economic regulators: Ofgem, Ofwat and Ofcom.

20 Jul 2023 | Consultation outcome Department for Business and Trade Context · primary home: Regulating for Growth Bill linked

Smarter regulation: extending the growth duty to Ofgem, Ofwat and Ofcom — consultation opened

We’re seeking views on extending the growth duty to include the following economic regulators: Ofgem, Ofwat and Ofcom.

2019

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11 Jun 2019 | Policy paper Department for Business and Trade Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked

Regulation for the Fourth Industrial Revolution

This white paper sets out plans to transform the UK’s regulatory system to support innovation while protecting citizens and the environment.