Articles tagged with: regulation

08 Apr Communities

Planning deregulation carries serious political risks for Labour

The origins of Britain’s planning system are as deeply rooted in the legacy of the great post-war Labour government as the National Health Service and welfare state.

Starmer and Reeves are right to call on regulators to go for growth. They now need to ensure their own ministers get the memo too

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10 Jan Communities

Starmer and Reeves are right to call on regulators to go for growth. They now need to ensure their own ministers get the memo too

On Christmas Eve the nation’s top regulators received a gift from the Prime Minister. No, not a selection box or novelty pair of festive socks. In the face of a flatlining economy, Keir Starmer threw down the gauntlet, calling for a new regulatory environment, built on collaboration with business which was, “more pro-growth and pro-investment”.

Government must listen to all businesses on economic growth - not just the regulation refuseniks

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05 Dec 2024 Economy

Government must listen to all businesses on economic growth - not just the regulation refuseniks

New Which? research reveals most UK businesses support strong consumer protection regulations as a contributor to consumer confidence and economic growth.

02 Sep 2024 Political parties

Tory Leadership Contender James Cleverly Wants "One In, Two Out" Regulation Policy

Conservative leadership hopeful James Cleverly has announced a policy of introducing a "one in, two out" approach to regulations as a way of helping businesses grow.

The next UK government must ensure health, safety and wellbeing standards are upheld

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17 Jun 2024 Health

The next UK government must ensure health, safety and wellbeing standards are upheld

Ahead of July’s General Election, British Safety Council is calling on all political parties to consider how we can best use regulation to make the workplaces of the future healthier, safer, and happier.

13 May 2024 Culture

Thangam Debbonaire: "I will never take voters for granted"

Shadow culture secretary Thangam Debbonaire speaks to Sophie Church about Labour’s plans for the creative industries, and why she is confident of seeing off the Greens. Photography by Tom Pilston

30 Apr 2024 Communities

Regulators need to start listening to consumers

To rebuild trust in markets, government and regulators need to start listening to consumers.

Regulatory certainty as a key ingredient for industry resilience

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19 Mar 2024 Energy

Regulatory certainty as a key ingredient for industry resilience

Chemicals are essential for modern lifestyles and industry sectors such as pharmaceuticals, automotive, technology and water purification depend on chemical products as critical raw materials.

21 Feb 2024 Technology

New Online Safety Laws Could Take "Years" To Show True Benefits

The government, Labour, and an influential committee of MPs have warned that it could take years for the public to feel the benefit of the Online Safety Act, and said it will be “critical” for the new regulations to continue to be reviewed.

13 Feb 2024 Political parties

Secret polling is a threat to our democracy

A few weeks ago, The Telegraph published a YouGov opinion poll forecasting a 1997-style electoral wipeout for the Conservatives. What shocked me about the poll wasn’t the prediction itself, but that it was anonymously funded.

06 Feb 2024 Technology

UK Could End Up "Powerless" To Prevent AI Risks Without Urgent New Laws, Industry Warns

Tech sector figures have warned that the UK government's approach to preventing the risks of AI could leave the country "powerless" without urgent legislative action, as the government publishes its long-awaited response to its white paper on Artificial Intelligence (AI).

23 Jan 2024 Culture

Tory MP Says BBC Impartiality Reforms Should Be Extended To Cover All Online News

Conservative MP John Penrose said the government's media impartiality reforms must go beyond just the BBC's online services and address the "double standard" surrounding regulation of bias across different forms of media.

10 Dec 2023 Technology

Conservative MP To Push For Law To Avoid A “Post-Truth World” Online

Conservative MP John Penrose has said that legislation to tackle online bias and misinformation is needed to prevent the emergence of a “post-truth world”, as he plans an amendment to the Media Bill.

31 Oct 2023 Foreign affairs

Key Players Remain Unconvinced About The Government’s AI Safety Summit

Figures across the technology and political landscape are still having doubts over whether the landmark AI Safety Summit, kicking off this week at Bletchley Park, has the right focus to steer the development of artificial intelligence in the UK and the rest of the world.

29 Oct 2023 Technology

Former Tech Secretary Hopes AI Safety Summit Sparks "National Conversation" On Regulation

Former secretary of state Chloe Smith has said that after this week’s AI Safety Summit, a “national conversation” will be needed to ensure UK regulators have the ability to respond to the huge risks presented by AI.

31 Aug 2023 Technology

Government Urged To "Get On With" Regulating AI Ahead Of Rest Of World

The government must address 12 key challenges presented by artificial intelligence and needs to urgently introduce legislation to tighten regulation around AI and get ahead of international competitors, according to a new select committee report.

03 May 2023 Technology

MPs Warn Against "Sleepwalking" Into AI Danger Without Rapid Regulation

Conservative and Labour MPs have called on the government to “act now” on regulating rapidly advancing AI technology, as a new think tank report recommends the UK establishes itself as a leader in the "global AI race".

28 Apr 2023 Social affairs

What You Need To Know About Government's Gambling Crackdown

The Government has proposed a once in a generation white paper to clean up the gambling sector.

26 Apr 2023 Technology

UK Could Lead The World In Tackling Cyber Threats As Rapid Change Leaves "Huge Scale" Gaps

There is an opportunity for the UK to become a "world leader" in closing the gaps in cyber security employment, according to a new report which outlines how governments and businesses are struggling globally to keep up with fast changes in technology.

Real Regulatory Reform Requires Focus on How, Not What

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04 Apr 2023 Economy

Real Regulatory Reform Requires Focus on How, Not What

With the British economy projected to barely avoid a technical recession this year, it comes as no surprise that the question of how to get the economy growing again has become more pressing. The Mineral Products Association's blueprint for smart regulation can help.

03 Apr 2023 Technology

The long-awaited AI Governance White Paper falls far short of what is needed

Last week over a thousand leading technologists wrote an open letter pointing out the “profound risks to society and humanity” of artificial intelligence (AI) systems with human-competitive intelligence.

23 Mar 2023 Environment

We must step up regulation of water companies to clean up our rivers and seas

The public is rightly furious at the state of our waters. Water companies have been dumping raw sewage into our rivers and seas using storm overflows.

21 Mar 2023 Environment

It’s time to step up the regulation of fish farms in the UK

Ensuring farmed animals experience minimal pain and suffering at the time of death is a key principle behind our laws and regulations on animal slaughter.

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10 Jan 2023 Home affairs

Nick Vineall KC prioritises independence, remuneration, regulation, and diversity at the Bar in the year ahead

The new Chair of the Bar Nick Vineall KC will deliver his inaugural speech at Middle Temple on Tuesday evening (10 January) setting out his priorities for the year: promoting the independence of advocates; addressing the “unfinished business” of remuneration for publicly funded criminal work; ensuring the appropriate level of regulation of the profession; and taking action to improve diversity at the Bar.