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  • 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... More
    Closed 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... More
    Closed 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... More
    Closed 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... More
    Closed 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. More
    Closed 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... More
    Closed 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. More
    Closed 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... More
    Closed 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... More
    Closed 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... More
    Closed 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... More
    Closed 24 March 2016

  • The Business Impact Target, Growth Duty and Small Business Appeals Champion: Consultation on scope and guidance

    This consultation sets out which regulators the Government proposes to bring within scope of the Business Impact Target (BIT), Growth Duty and Small Business Appeals Champion. It also seeks views on draft statutory guidance that is intended to support implementation of the Growth Duty and the Small Business Appeals Champion. This consultation is relevant to regulators and businesses and members of civil society subject to regulation. More
    Closed 18 March 2016

  • Damages Directive Implementation

    The Damages Directive is designed to make it easier for businesses and individuals to claim for compensation when they have been victims of a breach of European competition law. The consultation sets out the UK Government's proposed approach to the relatively minor changes required to implement the Directive in the UK. More
    Closed 9 March 2016

  • Innovate UK’s Integration with Research UK

    The government has announced that it will take forward Sir Paul Nurse’s recommendation to bring the seven Research Councils under a new overarching body – Research UK. It will also look to integrate Innovate UK into Research UK, to strengthen collaboration with the research base and the commercialisation of discoveries in the business community. We would welcome your views on how we could maximise the opportunities from Innovate UK’s integration into Research UK. More
    Closed 19 February 2016

  • Consultation on the level of banded support for new solar PV under the Renewables Obligation

    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 consultation sets out the Government’s proposals for reduced support under the Renewables Obligation (RO), to apply from 1 June 2016. The proposals will affect solar PV generating stations with an accreditation date from 23 July 2015 onwards... More
    Closed 27 January 2016

  • Fulfilling our Potential: Teaching Excellence, Social Mobility and Student Choice

    The consultation on higher education entitled Fulfilling our Potential: Teaching Excellence, Social Mobility and Student Choice sets out a broad range of proposals to reshape the higher education landscape to have students at its heart. Its core aims are to raise teaching standards, provide greater focus on graduate employability, widen participation in higher education, and open up the sector to new high-quality entrants. We are seeking views on proposals to: introduce a... More
    Closed 15 January 2016

  • Long Residency Eligibility Criteria

    We intend to introduce new eligibility criteria for student support to allow people who have a long residential connection to the UK to enter higher education. A recent Supreme Court judgement required the government to consider adopting more tailored eligibility criteria to those without settled status in the UK. The new criteria will avoid breaching avoid breaching the rights of similar applicants. More
    Closed 8 January 2016

  • Tackling Exploitation in the Labour Market

    More people are working in the UK than ever before. Over 2 million private sector jobs have been created since 2010, resulting in 600,000 fewer workless households [1] . 73.4% of people aged 16 to 64 are now in employment [2] and an increasing proportion of women and older people are participating in the labour market [3] . The UK has a strong statutory framework to ensure that those in work are entitled to work in the UK, are paid at least the National Minimum Wage – and from April... More
    Closed 7 December 2015

  • Switching Suppliers - making it easy for consumers to switch

    If you knew you had won £200 on the lottery, would you forget to claim it? Probably not. Yet consumers across the UK are effectively ignoring significant savings every year when they stick with their current providers of essential but routine services. We’re very familiar with the concept of comparing tins of beans, or headphones, or holidays. We look at price, quality of product and customer service and we are happy to change providers in search of a good deal. But what about those... More
    Closed 4 December 2015

  • Independent Review of Self-Employment - Share your Story

    Julie Deane OBE, Founder and CEO of The Cambridge Satchel Company The Prime Minister asked me to carry out an independent review into self-employment and to make recommendations as to how the UK can create a more flexible and supportive environment for those who want to work for themselves. I am keen to hear a wide range of views from as many people and as many different sectors as possible. Whatever your occupation or business model, if you work for yourself, I want to hear about your... More
    Closed 30 November 2015

  • Tips, gratuities, cover and service charges - a call for evidence

    The payment of tips, gratuities, cover and service charges is prevalent in a number of sectors. Concerns have been raised about the treatment of such payments in the hospitality sector particularly in relation to the percentage of each payment that goes directly to the employer. This call for evidence is to gather information on how tips, gratuities, cover and service charges are collected and current practice in relation to whether and how much employers deduct from their employees. More
    Closed 10 November 2015

  • Reforming the Business Energy Efficiency Tax Landscape

    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. Please see full consultation document at this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/consultation-reforming-the-business-energy-efficiency-tax-landscape Subject of this consultation: Following the announcement of a... More
    Closed 9 November 2015

  • Extending and Simplifying Primary Authority : Keeping the UK Competitive

    Primary Authority provides businesses with consistent, tailored, assured advice they can rely on and provides regulators with flexible ways of working. This gives businesses greater confidence to invest and grow and increases regulator efficiency. Operational since 2009, Primary Authority makes it easier to comply with regulation and run a business in the UK. The scheme is very successful. Since its introduction, It has been extended, having proved very popular with business and has... More
    Closed 5 November 2015

  • Consultation on a review of 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 proposes a set of measures to control costs under the Feed-in Tariff, including revised tariffs based on updated technology cost data, a more stringent degression mechanism and deployment caps leading to the phased closure of... More
    Closed 23 October 2015

  • Freezing the student loan repayment threshold

    We're seeking your views on keeping the student loan repayment threshold at £21,000 for 5 years. More
    Closed 14 October 2015

  • Apprenticeships levy: employer owned apprenticeships training

    This consultation invites you to comment on the government’s proposal to introduce an apprenticeship levy to enable employers to choose and pay for the apprenticeship training. The consultation seeks views on: paying the levy; how the levy should work for employers who operate across the whole of the UK; how to make sure that employers paying the levy have the opportunity to get more out than they put in; how best to give employers control of... More
    Closed 2 October 2015

  • Posted Workers Consultation

    Posted workers are individuals who are employed in one European Member State but sent by their employer to work temporarily in another Member State before returning home. The 1996 Posted Workers Directive (96/71/EC) provides a framework so that both businesses and workers can take full advantage of the opportunities offered by the single market. The Directive supports the freedom to provide services across the EU and provides both fair competition for businesses and respect for the... More
    Closed 24 September 2015

  • Devolving Sunday Trading Rules

    Large shops (those with a relevant floor area of over 280 square metres / 3,000 square feet) have restricted opening hours on a Sunday, but smaller shops can open all day. This consultation seeks views on whether the Government should devolve Sunday trading rules as part of its localism agenda in order to give local areas greater control of their local economy and improve the well-being of local citizens. The Government is consulting on two options for devolving Sunday trading... More
    Closed 16 September 2015

  • Consultation on tackling intimidation of non-striking workers

    The Government is reforming and modernising the rules relating to picketing. The Trade Union Bill makes key aspects of the Code of Practice on Picketing legally binding. In addition the Government is consulting on: whether the legal framework should be strengthened, including whether there should be a new criminal offence for picketing and what other enforcement there should be. updating the Code of Practice on Picketing to cover social media; whether the Code should be... More
    Closed 9 September 2015

  • Hiring agency staff during strike action: reforming regulation

    The recruitment sector is regulated by the Employment Agencies Act 1973 and the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003 (the ‘Conduct Regulations’). Currently Regulation 7 of the Conduct Regulations prohibits employment businesses from providing agency workers to cover the duties normally performed by an employee of an organisation who is taking part in a strike or other industrial action, or to cover the work of an employee covering the duties of an... More
    Closed 9 September 2015
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