Regulation in the UK

The Government attaches particular importance to better regulation and is committed to reducing the burden of regulation on business by 25% by 2010.

The Department for Business Enterprise & Regulatory Reform (BERR), through the Better Regulation Executive, leads on better regulation across Government. Reviews and evaluation of legislation are of key importance to the Department in developing policy and legislation.

UK Trade & Investment’s role is a proactive one of facilitating overseas investment in the UK and enabling domestic business to expand confidently overseas. As the UK Government’s international business development organisation, we help companies internationalise. Our services bring together a network of business sector specialists and support teams in British Embassies and posts all around the world.

Or view Environmental Regulations in the UK for specific information on UK regulation aimed at protecting the environment.

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Regulation in the UK

The UK business environment is consistently recognised as being amongst the best in the world.

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