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  • Strengthening the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS)

    This consultation is seeking views on proposed measures to strengthen the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) to improve the uptake of energy efficiency measures, and increase the benefits for participating businesses. This consultation follows on from the 2020 Post-Implementation Review of the scheme and welcomes views on the following options to improve the scheme: Improving the quality of audits through increased standardisation of reporting requirements... More
    Opened 6 July 2021
  • Warm Home Discount: better targeted support from 2022

    The Warm Home Discount has been a key policy in the Government’s approach to tackling fuel poverty since its inception in 2011. Since it began, the Warm Home Discount has provided over £3 billion in rebates on energy bills to low-income and vulnerable households. The Government committed in the Energy White Paper last year to extending the Warm Home Discount until 2025/26 at least, expanding the spending envelope from around £350 million to £475 million annually (in 2020... More
    Opened 28 June 2021
  • Civil Nuclear Constabulary: Service Expansion and Diversification

    This consultation seeks views on proposed legislation to amend the remit and powers of the Civil Nuclear Constabulary, the specialist armed police force charged with protecting civil nuclear sites and nuclear materials in England, Scotland and Wales. This will ensure that, should a need arise in the future, the Constabulary can utilise their expertise in deterrence and armed response to support other critical infrastructure sites, as well as assist other police forces in an emergency. More
    Opened 24 June 2021
  • UK Internal Market - Office for the Internal Market: Penalties

    The UK Government is seeking views on the maximum penalties the Office for the Internal Market (OIM) can impose for non-compliance with a request for information, under the UK Internal Market Act 2020. Please read the consultation document found on GOV.UK before responding to the questions. More
    Opened 16 June 2021
  • Smart Data Working Group: Spring 2021 report - invitation for further feedback

    Smart Data is the secure sharing of customer data with authorised third-party providers (TPPs) upon the customer’s request. These providers then use this data to provide innovative services for the consumer or business user, such as automatic switching or better account management. Current governance arrangements enable Smart Data initiatives to develop independently of one another, with BEIS responsible for Smart Data policy coordination. We propose three different options... More
    Opened 14 June 2021
  • Review of the schemes to compensate energy intensive industries for indirect emission costs in electricity prices

    This consultation seeks views and evidence on the risk of carbon leakage due to the indirect emission cost from the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) and the Carbon Price Support Mechanism (CPS) as well as feedback on sector eligibility and scheme design. Read the consultation document on GOV.UK . More
    Opened 14 June 2021
  • Call for Evidence on The Future of Connected and Automated Mobility in the UK

    Ministerial foreword by Lord Grimstone of Boscobel Technology will drive radical changes within the transport sector over the next 10 years and beyond. We have the opportunity to shape these changes to have a profound positive impact for the environment, transport users and businesses.  Within these changes, connected and automated mobility (CAM) is set to be a key disrupter of global transport over the coming two decades, enabling greener, safer, easier, and more... More
    Opened 8 June 2021
  • The Role of Biomass in Achieving Net Zero - Call for Evidence

    We are seeking evidence from a range of stakeholders on how sustainable biomass should be sourced and used to best support the UK's Net Zero target. The information gathered will be used to support the development of the upcoming Biomass Strategy. More
    Opened 20 April 2021
  • Consultation on mandatory climate-related financial disclosures by publicly quoted companies, large private companies and Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs)

    A consultation seeking views on proposals to require mandatory TCFD aligned climate-related financial disclosures from publicly quoted companies, large private companies and Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs). . More
    Opened 24 March 2021
  • Audit and corporate governance review

    Reliable corporate reporting is vital to well-functioning financial markets, business investment and growth. It enables all interested stakeholders to make an informed assessment of a company’s performance and governance. It helps safeguard investors, creditors, employees, customers, suppliers and the wider public from corporate mismanagement. High quality reporting by directors allied with robust and challenging external audit should give confidence to all those with an interest in a... More
    Opened 18 March 2021
  • Introducing a Performance-Based Policy Framework in large Commercial and Industrial Buildings

    We're seeking views on the government’s proposals to introduce a national performance-based policy framework for rating the energy and carbon performance of large commercial and industrial buildings. More
    Opened 17 March 2021
  • Non-domestic Private Rented Sector minimum energy efficiency standards EPC B: future trajectory implementation

    We are seeking views on Government’s proposed framework to improve implementation and enforcement of the EPC B target by 2030 for privately rented non-domestic buildings. More
    Opened 17 March 2021
  • Call for Evidence: Post-implementation review of the Competition Appeal Tribunal Rules 2015

    The CAT is a specialist appeal body with expertise in competition and regulatory decisions. It hears appeals against competition decisions (under the Competition Act 1998 (the CA98)), applications for review of merger and market decisions (under the Enterprise Act 2002 (the EA02)) and of regulatory decisions across regulated sectors (including, for example, under the Communications Act 2003 (the Comms Act 2002)). The CAT was created in its present form by Section 12 and Schedule 2 to... More
    Opened 16 March 2021
  • Standard Assessment Procedure 10.2 – updates for heat networks

    Proposals to natural-gas CHP, the Products Characteristics Database, Biomass and recovered heat factors The Government is committed to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Meeting this legal commitment will require virtually all heat in buildings to be decarbonised, and heat in industry to be reduced to close to zero carbon emissions. Presently, heat is responsible for a third of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions [1] . Heat networks are a crucial... More
    Opened 15 March 2021
  • UK Product Safety Review: call for evidence

    We have extended the closing date from 3 June to 17 June 2021 to allow more time to respond in the light of COVID-19 and the run-up to the local elections. The government is committed to ensuring that only safe products can be legally placed on the market now and in the future. But the world in which we operate is changing and it is important that the framework that protects consumers from unsafe products is reviewed and updated where necessary, to deal with new and novel products... More
    Opened 11 March 2021
  • SBC User Survey

    We, at the Office of the Small Business Commissioner, would really like to find out how you feel about the functionality, presentation and accessibility of our website ( https://www.smallbusinesscommissioner.gov.uk/ ). The results from this short survey will help us make any necessary improvements, to provide you with a better experience in the future. We appreciate you taking the time to complete this short survey and we look forward to seeing what you have to say. ... More
    Opened 5 March 2021
  • The Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive – ensuring a stable scheme

    The DRHI was scheduled to close to new applicants on 31 st March 2021. However, in March 2020 the government announced an extension to the DRHI for 12 months, until 31 st March 2022, with final RHI payments being made in 2029. This consultation sets out proposals for the closure of the scheme to new applications from 31 st March 2022. As the scheme is closing to new applications, we do not intend to introduce any major new policy initiatives into the scheme. Instead, we would like to... More
    Opened 26 February 2021
  • UK Internal Market: the continuity of exclusions from the principles of mutual recognition and non-discrimination for services

    We have extended the consultation period until 7 May 2021. The purpose of the UK Internal Market Act 2020 is to allow people and businesses to work and trade freely across the whole of the UK after leaving the European Union (EU). It establishes 2 UK market access principles to protect the flow of goods and services in our home market: the principle of mutual recognition the principle of non-discrimination The consultation... More
    Opened 25 February 2021
  • Carbon capture, usage and storage: market engagement on cluster sequencing

    This consultation sets out a potential approach to cluster sequencing for carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS), and seeks views on this approach from interested stakeholders. The consultation covers: A breakdown of a potential two-phase process we may follow in order to allocate CCUS programme support, and the timeline on which we would execute this process The details of the suggested Phase-1 cluster sequencing process, including potential evaluation criteria and the... More
    Opened 10 February 2021
  • Subsidy control consultation - Designing a new approach for the UK

    Following the end of the transition period on 31 December 2020, the UK has the freedom to design a new domestic subsidy control regime that reflects our strategic interests and particular national circumstances. The Government aims to deliver a regime that: Facilitates strategic interventions to support Government priorities, including supporting the economy’s recovery from Covid-19; Takes account of the economic needs of the UK’s individual nations and... More
    Opened 3 February 2021
  • Contracts for Difference (CfD): new Supply Chain Plan questionnaire

    We are seeking views on proposals for a new Supply Chain Plan questionnaire for CfD Applicants to complete. It will form the basis of the initial assessment before an allocation round and ongoing monitoring, review and assessment after CfD signature. These plans were set out in the November 2020 consultation on proposals to strengthen our Supply Chain Plan policy and on changes to the CfD contract. Interested parties may wish to consider both consultations together. This consultation... More
    Opened 14 January 2021
  • Consultation on Draft Nuclear Safeguards Fees Regulations

    This consultation seeks views on the proposed approach to the introduction of a cost recovery scheme for nuclear safeguards regulation, to commence from 1 April 2022. This will apply to those regulated under the UK’s new domestic nuclear safeguards regime, by the regulator, the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR). More
    Opened 15 December 2020
  • Enabling a High Renewable, Net Zero Electricity System: Call for Evidence

    Achieving our ambitious climate targets will require significant levels of renewable deployment. Making sure we have the right policy framework to support this deployment will be crucial to delivering net zero while minimising costs for consumers. The government is seeking views on how the industry is approaching the financing and deployment of renewable technologies, and how this may change in the future. Responses will be used to explore options to evolve the current... More
    Opened 14 December 2020
  • Consultation on the Early Phase Out of Unabated Coal Generation in Great Britain

    This consultation seeks views on bringing forward the deadline for phasing out unabated coal-fired generation in Great Britain to 1 October 2024. This proposal is part of the Government’s drive to go further and faster on decarbonising the power sector, as it works towards net zero by 2050. More
    Opened 14 December 2020
  • Corporate Transparency and Register Reform: Consultation on implementing the ban on corporate directors.

    In 2019, the Government consulted on a range of options to enhance the role of Companies House, increase the transparency of corporate entities and help combat economic crime. On 18 September 2020, the Government published a response to the Corporate Transparency and Register Reform Consultation.1 It set out a broad package of reforms to Companies House to ensure it is fit for the future and continues to make a valuable contribution to the UK’s business environment. The proposed reforms are... More
    Opened 9 December 2020
  • Corporate Transparency and Register Reform: Consultation on improving the quality and value of financial information on the UK companies register

    In 2019, the Government consulted on a range of options to enhance the role of Companies House, increase the transparency of corporate entities and help combat economic crime. On 18 September 2020, the Government published a response to the Corporate Transparency and Register Reform Consultation. It set out a broad package of reforms to Companies House to ensure it is fit for the future and continues to make a valuable contribution to the UK’s business environment. The proposed reforms are... More
    Opened 9 December 2020
  • Corporate Transparency and Register Reform Powers of the Registrar

    On 18 September 2020, the Government published a response to the Corporate Transparency and Register Reform Consultation. It set out a broad package of reforms to Companies House to ensure it is fit for the future and continues to make a valuable contribution to the UK’s business environment. The proposed reforms are also designed to give Companies House a more effective role in assisting the Government’s wider efforts to tackle economic crime affecting the UK by improving the integrity... More
    Opened 9 December 2020
  • Non-compete clauses: consultation on measures to reform post-termination non-compete clauses in contracts of employment

    Non-compete clauses are used in contracts of employment to restrict an individual’s ability to work for a competing business, or to establish a competing business for a defined period after they leave. To support economic recovery from the impacts of Covid-19, the Government is exploring avenues to boost innovation through the diffusion of ideas, create the conditions for new jobs and increase competition. The purpose of the consultation is to seek views on two options: ... More
    Opened 4 December 2020
  • Exclusivity Clauses: Consultation on measures to extend the ban on exclusivity clauses in contracts of employment

    We are seeking views on a proposal to extend the ban on exclusivity clauses to contracts where the workers’ guaranteed weekly income is less than the Lower Earnings Limit, currently £120 a week. This is to ensure that low-income workers can take on additional work to boost their income should they wish to do so. More
    Opened 4 December 2020
  • Post Office Inquiry Call for Evidence

    The Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry follows the conclusion of the group litigation involving postmasters and Post Office Limited in December 2019, and the Prime Minister's commitment on 26th February 2020 to hold an Inquiry. The Government wants to be fully assured that through the Inquiry there is a public summary of the failings that occurred, which were associated with Horizon, the IT system used by Post Office Limited (POL). Through this Call for Evidence, the Inquiry is seeking... More
    Opened 1 December 2020
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