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  • Radio Equipment Directive Consultation

    The Government seeks views from stakeholders on the UK implementation of the Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU (the Directive). The Directive came into full effect on 13 June 2016. This consultation does not address the content of the Directive as this has already been negotiated and agreed and was previously consulted on. The Directive replaces the Directive on Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (RTTE) 99/5/EC as amended. It ensures that radio equipment placed on the... More
    Closed 14 August 2017

  • Electronic Balloting for Industrial action: Knight review - Call for Evidence

    This consultation sets out the background to Sir Ken Knight’s independent review of electronic balloting and calls for evidence in support of it. In the weeks up to the general election we are unable to promote the call for evidence, in line with the guidance for civil servants . We are therefore extending the deadline for responses from 10 May to 14 July 2017. How to respond You can respond using the online survey at link below. If you would prefer not to respond... More
    Closed 14 July 2017

  • Trade Union Act 2016: Consultation on the Certification Officer’s enforcement powers

    We are consulting on the detail of how the proposed financial penalties regime will operate and we welcome views from trade unions, employer associations and other interested organisations and individuals. Specifically, we are seeking views on whether: the proposed approach to set the level of financial penalty by type of obligation breached is appropriate the maximum levels by type of obligation breached are appropriate; and the proposal to reduce the penalty maxima by 50%... More
    Closed 21 May 2017

  • Building our Industrial Strategy

    This consultation is now closed We want to build an industrial strategy that addresses long-term challenges to the UK economy. Our aim is to improve living standards and economic growth by increasing productivity and driving growth across the whole country. This green paper sets out our vision for a modern industrial strategy and some early actions we have committed to take. It aims to start a genuinely open and collaborative conversation about the skills, research,... More
    Closed 17 April 2017

  • Unlocking the potential of Primary Authority: Implementing the Enterprise Act 2016

    Primary Authority enables businesses to obtain consistent advice on compliance with regulation, in a tailored and cost effective manner, from local authorities. Primary Authority advice is assured – the primary authority may direct against enforcement action if it is deemed to be inconsistent with advice given – and this gives businesses the confidence to invest and grow. The scheme is statutory, established by the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 (RESA). As at December 2016,... More
    Closed 7 April 2017

  • EIA Directive Transposition - Offshore Petroleum and Pipe-lines (EIA) Regulations 2017

    This consultation invites comments on proposals for implementing amendments to the European Union Directive on environmental impact assessment in so far as the Directive applies to the Offshore Production and Pipe-lines (EIA) Regulations 2017. How to Respond If you are responding in writing, please make it clear which questions you are responding to. Written responses should be sent to: David Foskett Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Floor... More
    Closed 16 March 2017

  • Transposition of the EIA Directive - The Electricity Works (EIA) Regulations 2017

    This consultation invites comments on proposals for implementing amendments to the European Union Directive on environmental impact assessment in so far as the Directive applies to the Electricity Works (EIA) Regulations 2017. How to Respond If you are responding in writing, please make it clear which questions you are responding to. Written responses should be sent to: Gareth Leigh Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy 3 Whitehall Place London... More
    Closed 16 March 2017

  • Corporate governance reform

    For Britain to thrive in a global economy, businesses need to focus on long-term value creation and command public confidence and respect. But for people to retain faith in capitalism and free markets, big business must earn and keep the trust and confidence of their customers, employees and the wider public. Where this social contract breaks down and individual businesses decide to play by their own rules, faith in the business community as a whole diminishes – to the detriment of all. More
    Closed 17 February 2017

  • Review of Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI)

    In her November 2016 speech to the CBI Annual Conference on a modern Industrial Strategy, the Prime Minister announced a Review of the Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI), led by David Connell, an industry expert with a background in the UK’s science and technology sector. SBRI is a cross-government programme, managed by Innovate UK (the UK’s innovation agency), that enables small businesses to bid for government contracts to develop new products and solutions for the... More
    Closed 8 February 2017

  • UK bioeconomy: call for evidence

    This call for evidence seeks your input to help shape a UK bioeconomy strategy. Our aim is to produce a strategy which will foster a world leading bioeconomy which is appropriate to the UK's industrial structure and availability of natural resources. This strategy will engage with many different sectors across the economy and will need to take account of other objectives, such as on decarbonisation, broader sustainability and food security. The survey is a series of questions... More
    Closed 29 January 2017

  • Proposed Changes to the Government's Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP)

    We are seeking comments on proposed changes to the Government’s Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) for the calculation of fuel use in dwellings. More
    Closed 27 January 2017

  • Heat in Buildings online consultation

    This consultation asks for views on options for raising domestic boiler standards. The Government is also seeking evidence on the costs and benefits of wider domestic central heating system performance improvements. More
    Closed 27 January 2017

  • Heat in Non-Domestic Buildings Call for Evidence

    This call for evidence provides the means to test what we have learned so far and to seek feedback and views to help us develop and support future policy development. We are seeking views from those in the building industry and decision-makers on the opportunities, and how we can: • Keep energy bills as low as possible; • Continue to ensure the UK has a secure and resilient energy system; • Remain at the leading edge of science, research and... More
    Closed 27 January 2017

  • Reforming The Employment Tribunal System

    The Government seeks views on the issues to be considered when implementing the wider justice system reform principles in the Employment Tribunal system. Views from all users of the system are particularly welcome, and responses from representatives and advisors of individuals and business, the legal profession, non-legal members and the judiciary are particularly encouraged. More
    Closed 20 January 2017

  • A smart, flexible energy system: a call for evidence

    As part of our commitment to building a 21 st century energy infrastructure, the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and Ofgem are working together to ensure our energy system can respond to the latest challenges, and take advantage of the opportunities offered by new innovative technologies and services. A smart, flexible energy system offers significant benefits for consumers and the economy, helping us use energy more flexibly and increasing the efficiency of the... More
    Closed 12 January 2017

  • The Groceries Code Adjudicator Review: Part 2 - Call for Evidence on the case for extending the GCA’s remit

    The Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) s the UK's independent adjudicator responsible for overseeing the relationship between supermarkets and their suppliers. The GCA also ensures that large supermarkets treat their direct suppliers lawfully and fairly and investigates complaints. This review is divided into two parts. This is the second part, a Call for Evidence on the case for extending the GCA’s remit in recognition of concerns raised by other suppliers in the... More
    Closed 10 January 2017

  • Post Office network consultation

    We are seeking your views on the accessibility of post offices, the services available at branches, and the role that communities might be able to play in the future of the network. Government provides funding to maintain a national network of post office branches that is accessible to everyone. We want you to tell us what you expect from the post office network. More
    Closed 21 December 2016

  • Small Business Commissioner: policy for secondary legislation

    The Small Business Commissioner was established by the Enterprise Act 2016 (the Act). The Commissioner’s role is to support small businesses to resolve payment disputes and avoid future issues by encouraging a culture change in how businesses deal with each other. The Commissioner’s main functions will be: To publish and provide general advice and information to small businesses, for example, related to dispute resolution and contract principles, including... More
    Closed 7 December 2016

  • Furniture and furnishings fire safety regulations: proposed changes (2016)

    We think the 1988 Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations are now out of date and need revising. We are therefore proposing to bring the regulations into line with changing furniture making practices and consumer preferences. More
    Closed 11 November 2016

  • Climate Change Agreements: Review of Buy-out Price

    This consultation was carried out by the Department of Energy and Climate Change. In July 2016, the department merged with the Department for Business and Innovation and Skills to form the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. The Department is seeking views and evidence to inform a decision on whether the buy-out price for the Climate Change Agreements (CCA) scheme should be adjusted for Target Periods 3 and 4. This consultation contains evidence-gathering... More
    Closed 23 September 2016

  • Apprenticeship Funding Proposals

    This survey is being held on the BEIS Citizen Space platform due to the recent Machinery of Government changes. This survey invites you to comment on the Government’s proposals for funding apprenticeships as published on 12 August 2016. This survey applies to all employers and training providers who operate in the United Kingdom. Skills policy is a devolved matter in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland but we welcome views from employers in these nations. More
    Closed 5 September 2016

  • Review by Baroness McGregor-Smith on the Issues Faced by Businesses in Developing Black and Minority Ethnic Talent: Call for Evidence

    The Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills asked me to lead an independent review to look at the obstacles faced by Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) individuals when trying to progress at work. Given the importance of this issue, I welcomed the opportunity to find out why people from BME backgrounds don’t progress in their careers in the same way as their white counterparts. The challenge is significant: we have to make sure that people who have the right skills get the... More
    Closed 22 August 2016

  • ECO: Help to Heat Consultation

    This consultation was carried out by the Department of Energy and Climate Change. In July 2016, the department merged with the Department for Business and Innovation and Skills to form the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. The Energy Company Obligation (ECO) is a programme to deliver energy efficiency measures in homes across Great Britain in order to reduce carbon emissions and improve the ability of low income and vulnerable consumers to heat their homes to... More
    Closed 17 August 2016

  • Consultation on Developing an Insolvency Regime for the Further Education and Sixth Form Sector

    This consultation seeks comments on proposals to introduce procedures for further education and sixth form colleges which become insolvent (unable to pay their debts). The proposals include a Special Administration Regime which would give extra protection to ensure continuity of service. The insolvency regime would be designed to: Protect learners from disruption to their courses Help the rehabilitation of the college, where possible Provide an orderly winding up... More
    Closed 5 August 2016

  • Consultation on the Heat Networks Investment Project (HNIP)

    This consultation was carried out by the Department of Energy and Climate Change. In July 2016, the department merged with the Department for Business and Innovation and Skills to form the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. The Heat Networks Investment Project (HNIP) aims to provide £320m of capital support to heat network investment in the UK. This consultation is seeking views to inform the design and management of HNIP. Please familiarize yourself fully with... More
    Closed 3 August 2016

  • Accelerated Courses and Switching University or Degree: Call for Evidence

    Our aim is to encourage more flexible provision to meet students’ diverse needs. In this call for evidence we want to determine whether there is student demand for more switching between universities and degree courses. We also want to know more about demand for accelerated degrees. We are interested in getting a better understanding of the barriers that currently prevent both types of more flexible approach from working effectively. More
    Closed 19 July 2016

  • Non-Compete Clauses Call for Evidence

    This government wants to make Britain the best place in Europe to innovate and start up a new business. As part of this, we want to look at our employment rules and whether they could be stifling British entrepreneurship by preventing workers from starting up their own business after leaving a job. We want to explore whether non-compete clauses can unfairly hinder workers from moving freely between employers, and from developing innovative ideas, translating those ideas into a start-up,... More
    Closed 19 July 2016

  • Review of support for Anaerobic Digestion and micro-Combined Heat and Power under the Feed-in Tariffs scheme

    This consultation was carried out by the Department of Energy and Climate Change. In July 2016, the department merged with the Department for Business and Innovation and Skills to form the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. This consultation sets out proposals relating to support for anaerobic digestion and micro-combined heat and power technologies under the Feed-in Tariffs scheme. Proposals include revised tariffs for anaerobic digestion, amendments to... More
    Closed 14 July 2016

  • Teaching Excellence Framework: Technical Consultation for Year Two

    The White Paper Success in a Knowledge Economy: Teaching Excellence, Social Mobility & Student Choice (May 2016) reiterates the Government’s manifesto commitment to introduce a Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). The TEF will provide clear information to students about where the best provision can be found and should encourage providers to improve teaching quality to reduce variability. This consultation presents detailed proposals for: how the TEF will assess teaching... More
    Closed 12 July 2016

  • UK competition regime: options for further reform

    This consultation is seeking your views on whether the government should take action to improve further the UK’s competition regime. We would like to hear whether you think that, two years after the current regime was put in place, there are refinements which can be made to reduce the burden on businesses and to encourage faster decisions which remain robust. More
    Closed 1 July 2016
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