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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. MoreClosed 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... MoreClosed 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. MoreClosed 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... MoreClosed 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... MoreClosed 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. MoreClosed 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... MoreClosed 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. MoreClosed 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... MoreClosed 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. MoreClosed 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... MoreClosed 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... MoreClosed 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... MoreClosed 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... MoreClosed 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. MoreClosed 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,... MoreClosed 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... MoreClosed 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... MoreClosed 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. MoreClosed 1 July 2016 -
Government consultation on tips, gratuities, cover and service charges
There are some 150,000 businesses in the hospitality, leisure and service sectors where tipping is common. These sectors are an important part of our economy, employing some 2 million workers. Concerns have been raised about employer’s treatment of these additional payments to workers; and the transparency of such practices to both consumers and workers. The Government launched a Call for Evidence on 30 th August 2015 to investigate issues raised. The Government welcomed all... MoreClosed 27 June 2016 -
Improving the consumer landscape and quicker switching: call for evidence
Government aims to create and maintain a fair and competitive business environment that leads to economic growth and to ensure that individuals are equipped with the knowledge and ability to understand their consumer rights and make good choices. Active and assertive consumers are key to creating competitive and dynamic markets. They incentivise businesses to be agile and responsive, to innovate and be more efficient and to improve their competitive offer. However, to... MoreClosed 23 June 2016 -
Further Education Maintenance Loans
We're seeking your views on introducing maintenance loans for higher level learners in technical and professional education. These would be on a par with the level of support available in Higher Education (HE); and support learners aged 19 plus studying at level 4 to level 6. Introducing maintenance loans would remove a key constraint for prospective learners – the up-front cost - and so increase the take-up of technical and professional learning in key sectors that are important to the... MoreClosed 16 June 2016 -
Protection for micro businesses in non-regulated sectors
The Government is consulting on issues faced by micro businesses (including sole traders) when purchasing goods and services from other businesses in non-regulated sectors, in: (i) negotiating contracts; and (ii) being aware of their current protections – and how to use them – if there are issues with goods and services purchased. This consultation seeks to explore whether micro businesses have sufficient support and protection in these areas, under existing and pending... MoreClosed 7 June 2016 -
Business broadband review: call for evidence
We're seeking your views on how the UK can improve superfast broadband access for businesses. The review focuses on: the broadband speeds that businesses will need now and in the future the barriers businesses are facing in accessing the affordable, high speed broadband they need the role of leased lines in the market We encourage responses from businesses, communications providers and other interested parties. MoreClosed 3 June 2016 -
National Innovation Plan: call for ideas
Innovation can transform lives. It can help to address our biggest societal and economic challenges such as energy supply, food security and managing the impacts of demographic change. It enables businesses to develop new ideas, products and services, create new jobs and export opportunities. The UK has a long and strong history in science and innovation, and a world-leading reputation, being ranked second in the Global Innovation Index in 2015. But there can be no complacency... MoreClosed 30 May 2016 -
Consultation on implementing an exemption for Energy Intensive Industries from the indirect costs of the Renewables Obligation and Feed-in Tariff Schemes
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. MoreClosed 27 May 2016 -
Competencies for regulators
Your views are sought on our proposed core competencies for front-line regulators. There are five specific questions on which we would like your feedback. The deadline for responses is 15 April. The draft core competencies comprise a set of statements providing a firm foundation for the work of all front-line regulators, without being too prescriptive. Our intention is that they will replace the existing core regulatory skills on the RDNA tool , originally... MoreClosed 29 April 2016 -
The Renewable Heat Incentive: A reformed and refocused 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. The Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) was introduced to support households, businesses, public bodies and charities in transitioning from conventional forms of heating to renewable alternatives. The RHI is central to the Government’s plans to... MoreClosed 27 April 2016 -
Improving Terms and Conditions
Terms and Conditions and Consumer Protection Fining Powers - Call for Evidence In fair, competitive markets, consumers should be able to take informed choices without being misled and firms should not have incentives to breach the law. Following the publication of " A better deal: boosting competition to bring down bills for families and firms " on 30 November 2015 this Call For Evidence is considering 2 issues: How to make Terms and Conditions easier for people to understand... MoreClosed 25 April 2016 -
Research Excellence Framework review: call for evidence
On 16 December 2015, Universities and Science Minister Jo Johnson launched a UK-wide review of the Research Excellence Framework (REF) to ensure that future university research funding is allocated more efficiently, offers greater rewards for excellent research and reduces the administrative burden on institutions. The review is chaired, in a personal capacity, by the President of the British Academy, Lord Nicholas Stern. The Government, Lord Stern and the Review Steering Group... MoreClosed 24 March 2016
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