European Commission proposals to amend the Pregnant Workers Directive
BIS is seeking views on the European Commission’s proposal to amend the Pregnant Workers Directive (92/85/EEC). The European Commission published the proposal to amend the Pregnant Workers Directive in...
View ArticleEuropean Commission proposals to recast the EC Directives on Waste Electrical...
This consultation paper invites views on the European Commission’s proposals to amend both the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and the Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous...
View ArticleGovernment Response to ‘Offshore Electricity Transmission – A further joint...
On 23 March 2009, Government published a response to the consultation: ‘Offshore Electricity Transmission – A further joint Ofgem/DECC Regulatory Policy Update’ (Final Consultation document). This...
View ArticleFunding and management of UK civil space activities
Background to consultation The UK’s civil space strategy supports the Government’s aims of achieving excellence in science, supporting industry in key areas of wealth creation and encouraging...
View ArticleConsultation on implementation of the EU Directive on the placing on the...
Background to consultation The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills is seeking views on the implementation of the Directive on the placing on the market of pyrotechnic article – Directive...
View ArticleOverhead deployment of telecommunications cables – A consultation on whether...
This consultation considers whether it would be appropriate to relax restrictions on overhead deployment of communications cables in order to encourage faster and wider rollout of next generation super...
View ArticleConsultation on the proposed changes to permit the sharing of information...
Background to consultation All workers in the UK benefit from a range of basic workplace rights and protections such as the national minimum wage, the right not to have to work more than 48 hours a...
View ArticleConsultation on a Direction to Ofcom to Implement the Wireless Radio Spectrum...
Background to consultation The Government set out its objectives for mobile broadband in its Digital Britain report. An Independent Spectrum Broker was appointed and he has presented a set of proposals...
View ArticleRaising the maximum penalty for persistent misuse of an electronic...
Purpose of consultation This consultation seeks views on whether the maximum penalty should be increased, and if so whether the new maximum should be £250,000, £500,000, £1 million or £2 million....
View ArticleA Better Deal for Consumers: Review of the Regulation of Credit and Store Cards
We want to secure a better deal for consumers, giving them improved control of credit and store card borrowing, whilst ensuring that any intervention is proportionate, transparent and targeted. Areas...
View ArticleUK Consultation on the terms of reference for an update of the OECD...
Purpose of consultation The main aims of the consultation process in the UK is to collect the views of UK stakeholders on the priority areas for an update of the OECD Guidelines for multinational...
View ArticleStreet Trading and Pedlary Laws: A joint consultation on modernising Street...
Background to consultation In 2008 the Government commissioned Durham University to look at the way that licensing and enforcement practices were applied. On publication of the research in 2009, the...
View ArticleConsultation on a proposed amendment to Schedule 1 and 3 to the Furniture and...
Background to consultation The Government has been informed that test houses are using a test cover fabric for testing the flammability compliance of furniture fillings that does not fully meet the...
View ArticleGuidelines on Scientific Analysis in Policy Making – a consultation
Background to consultation The Guidelines on Scientific Analysis in Policy Making provide a high-level framework for addressing the way in which government departments obtain and use science and...
View ArticleImplementation of the European Works Council Directive 2009/38/EC
Background to consultation The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) is seeking views on draft Regulations to implement the Directive on the establishment of a European Works Council or...
View ArticleCompanies Act 2006 Statements of Capital – Consultation on Financial...
Background to consultation The last tranche of provisions of the Companies Act 2006 was commenced on 1 October 2009. Among the changes introduced then was a new “statement of capital” – a snapshot of a...
View ArticleNotices of Auditors Leaving Office – Consultation on Simplification for...
Purpose of consultation This Consultation invites comments on the options for simplifying the arrangements for the provision of information to shareholders, creditors, the audit and accounting...
View ArticleCompanies Act 2006 Objecting to a Registered Office Address – Consultation
Background to consultation There is some evidence that companies may incorrectly use, as their registered office address, the address of another business or private individual with whom they have no...
View ArticleDeveloping the banking and financial services available at the Post Office
Areas for consultation This consultation sets out what the Post Office already offers in terms of financial services; it draws comparisons with Post Banks around the world; and it sets out the...
View ArticleConsultation on the role and powers of the Consumer Advocate
Background to consultation In July 2009, the Government published its Consumer White Paper “A Better Deal for Consumers: Delivering Real Help Now and Change for the Future”. This White Paper announced...
View ArticleConsultation on proposal to ban the use of bills of sale for consumer lending
Background to the consultation In July 2009, the Government published its Consumer White Paper “A Better Deal for Consumers: Delivering Real Help Now and Change for the Future”. One of the commitments...
View ArticleConsultation on proposals for a Next Generation Fund
The consultation is aimed at seeking feedback on a number of specific questions regarding the proposed Next Generation Fund, including the approach to the procurement processes and the technology...
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