Policy papers and consultations

We're seeking views on new standards for energy smart appliances and organisations which provide demand side response services or can remotely control electrical load.

• From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
• Updated: 8 May 2024

We're seeking views on our proposed approach for siting fusion energy facilities as part of a new National Policy Statement.

• From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
• Updated: 8 May 2024

We're seeking views on consumer protection requirements such as pricing, which will be introduced as part of the heat networks regulatory framework.

• From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and 1 others
• Updated: 30 April 2024

The CMA is consulting on draft consumer protection law compliance guidance for unregulated businesses providing will writing, online divorce and pre-paid probate services.

• From: Competition and Markets Authority
• Updated: 30 April 2024

The government seeks views on proposals to amend regulations relating to the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

• From: Department of Health and Social Care
• Updated: 26 April 2024

We’re seeking views on revised statutory guidance for the growth duty.

• From: Department for Business and Trade
• Updated: 25 April 2024

The CMA consulted on proposed updates to the CMA rules of procedure for merger, market and special reference groups (CMA17).

• From: Competition and Markets Authority
• Updated: 25 April 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) consulted on proposed updates to its published guidance on its merger investigation process.

• From: Competition and Markets Authority
• Updated: 25 April 2024

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and Ofgem are seeking views on code governance reform proposals covering code manager licensing and secondary legislation.

• From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and 1 others
• Updated: 24 April 2024

The CMA is reviewing the Public Transport Ticketing Schemes Block Exemption.

• From: Competition and Markets Authority
• Updated: 22 April 2024

Next steps to creating a Smart Data economy in the UK in banking, energy, finance, home buying, retail, telecommunications and transport.

• From: Department for Business and Trade
• Updated: 18 April 2024

The SIA is seeking to change the way we approve businesses. We want to ensure that public protection is at the heart of the process.

• From: Security Industry Authority
• Updated: 8 April 2024

We're seeking evidence on domestic consumers with non-domestic energy supply contracts.

• From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
• Updated: 5 April 2024

We're seeking views on a proposal to introduce a new threshold for bringing cases to the Energy Ombudsman to include small business consumers.

• From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
• Updated: 5 April 2024

The CMA is consulting on adopting new energy network merger guidance.

• From: Competition and Markets Authority
• Updated: 3 April 2024

We’re seeking views on 2 licences covering gas and electricity functions of the National Energy System Operator, and providing response to previous consultations.

• From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and 1 others
• Updated: 2 April 2024

We want your comments on our proposed charges for notified international waste shipments.

• From: Environment Agency
• Updated: 2 April 2024

The CMA is seeking views from interested stakeholders for its reviews of three merger remedies and one market investigation Order.

• From: Competition and Markets Authority
• Updated: 19 March 2024

We're seeking views on the non-financial reporting requirements UK companies need to comply with to produce their annual report, and whether company size thresholds remain appropriate.

• From: Department for Business and Trade
• Updated: 18 March 2024

This consultation is seeking views on the government's proposal to amend the Enterprise Act 2002.

• From: Department for Business and Trade
• Updated: 18 March 2024