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  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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
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