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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

16 events
16 May 2024 | Announcement Department for Business and Trade linked

Smarter Regulation Programme Update

UIN: HCWS468 A year ago, the Government established the Smarter Regulation Programme to focus on improving regulation across the UK economy to reduce burdens, push down the cost of living and drive economic growth.Today, I am pleased to be able …

16 May 2024 | Announcement Department for Business and Trade linked

Smarter Regulation Programme Update

UIN: HLWS468 My Rt Hon Friend the Secretary of State for Department of Business and Trade (Kemi Badenoch MP) has today made the following statement.A year ago, the Government established the Smarter Regulation Programme to focus on improving regulation across …

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.

24 Jan 2024 | Announcement Department for Business and Trade linked

Government response to the consultation ‘smarter regulation: improving price transparency and product information for consumers’

UIN: HCWS203 Today, my Department has published the Government’s response to the consultation on ‘smarter regulation: improving price transparency and product information for consumers’. The consultation sought views and evidence on steps Government could take to impr...

24 Jan 2024 | Announcement Department for Business and Trade linked

Government response to the consultation ‘smarter regulation: improving price transparency and product information for consumers’

UIN: HLWS202 My Hon Friend the Minister for Enterprise, Markets and Small Business (Kevin Hollinrake MP) has today made the following statement.Today, my Department has published the Government’s response to the consultation on ‘smarter regulation: improving price tra...

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.

17 Oct 2023 | Announcement Department for Business and Trade linked

Smarter Regulation Programme Update

UIN: HCWS1069 My Noble Friend, Minister of State for the Department for Business and Trade (Earl of Minto) has today made the following statement.Today the Department for Business and Trade has launched a Call for Evidence into the regulatory landscape. …

17 Oct 2023 | Announcement Department for Business and Trade linked

Smarter Regulation Programme Update

UIN: HLWS1055 Today the Department for Business and Trade has launched a Call for Evidence into the regulatory landscape. The Call for Evidence can be accessed via the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/calls-for-evidence/smarter-regulation-and-the-regulator...

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.

10 May 2023 | Announcement Department for Business and Trade linked

Regulatory Reform Update

UIN: HCWS764 I am pleased to be able to update the House on the Government’s regulatory reform programme, and on amendments that we are tabling to the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill (‘the Bill’). The ability for an …

2020

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2019

1 event
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.