Rachel Reeves summons regulators to No 10 in drive for cuts to red tape

Reducing bureaucracy as an engine of growth: That was promised during the election campaign. It would be necessary because the German economy is groaning under the burdens that cost hundreds of billions. By Steffen Clement.

Reeves to hold talks with Revolut and Zilch bosses in latest finance summit

The chancellor's latest private sector talks will also involve executives from Stripe and Wise as she seeks fresh ideas for boosting Britain's economy, Sky News learns.

Shorter queues, drone deliveries and easier mortgages in red tape 'bonfire'

The Government is changing rules which could mean everything from faster shopping to more homes being built

Labour Unveils ‘Radical’ Regulatory Overhaul to Boost Investment

The government has announced a “radical” overhaul of UK industry regulation, to include scrapping some regulators, easing some environmental planning restrictions and streamlining funding applications for entrepreneurs. Currently there are over 100 regulatory bodies in the UK. Official data shows that in 2023-2024, 17 regulators has a gross annual expenditure of £5.4 billion. Labour wants to simplify regulation and cut administrative costs for b…

OECD Downgrades UK Growth Projection in Blow to Reeves

The OECD has just published its latest interim economic outlook report into G20 finances. Bad news for Reeves... Some meaningful reductions in growth

Is the football regulator next? Minister refuses to confirm if plans still going ahead amid drive to slash red tape

A minister has refused to confirm if an independent football regulator will still be set up, amid a drive to cut red tape and cut the cost of regulation.