Call for evidence. Consumer Rights Directive: allowing contingent or ancillary charges to be assessed for unfairness. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Closed consultation that invited views on a number of specific issues on the desirability of extending the concept of unfairness in consumer contracts in the Consumer Rights Directive. Covers charges which are objectively difficult for an ordinary person in practice to assess effectively when reaching their decision as to whether to enter a contract. Consultation closed 23 August 2010.
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| 10/1030 | 08-07-2010 |
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Call for evidence: convention on international interests in mobile equipment and protocol thereto on matters specific to aircraft equipment. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Closing date 8 October 2010. Seeks evidence on the impact of the United Kingdom acceding to the Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment and the Aircraft Protocol. Intended for stakeholders who have an interest in the financing of aircrafts and related industries.
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| 10/1032 | 30-07-2010 |
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Call for evidence: review of offender learning. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Responses by 24 September 2010. Seeks feedback following the announcement of a review of the efficiency and effectiveness of offender learning by John Hayes on 20 July 2010. Covers both strategic and operational aspects of the offender learning system in the adult prison estate, and for adults serving sentences or being supervised in the community, in England.
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| 10/1116 | 20-08-2010 |
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Cancellation of Contracts Made in a Consumer’s Home or Place of Work etc. Regulations 2008: Government response to the consultation. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Government response to the formal consultation (URN 08/579) on proposed new regulations. Includes summaries of responses to the consultation. See also impact assessment 08/993.
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| 08/829 | 12-06-2008 |
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Cancellation of Contracts Made in a Consumer's Home or Place of Work etc Regulations 2008: a consultation document. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Closed consultation on new regulations extending to solicited visits, the cancellation rights and cooling-off period that consumers currently enjoy for unsolicited visits; and requiring written cancellation notices to be included within written contracts. Consultation period ended 22 April 2008. See Government response URN 08/829 and impact assessment 08/993.
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| 08/579 | 30-01-2008 |
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Canllaw Cymdeithasol ac Amgylcheddol i Gomisiwn y Gwasanaethau Post wedi ei gyhoeddi o dan adran 43(2) o'r Ddeddf Gwasanaethau Post 2000. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Welsh language version of guidance given by the Secretary of State to the Postal Services Commission in accordance with section 43(2) of the Postal Services Act 2000 on 22 March 2001
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| 01/1775 | 22-03-2001 |
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Canolfan Genedlaethol Gofod Prydain: cyflwyniad i'r DU yn y gofod. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Welsh language version. Overview of the UK's contribution to space science and the role of the British National Space Centre (BNSC). See URN 09/1045 for the English language version.
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| 64-08-S/B | 05-09-2008 |
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Canon UK and Ireland. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Case study on the way that Canon have implemented information and consultation arrangements in the UK.
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| 07/744 | 05-03-2007 |
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Capitalising on growing environmental markets: global opportunities for UK universities. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Summary of event on 10 November 2005 organised by Environmental Innovations Advisory Group (EIAG) to draw attention to development of environmental markets.
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| 06/2101 | 07-11-2006 |
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Car servicing and repairs: mystery shopping research. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Results of the DTI mystery shopping research, carried out on the car servicing and repairs industry.
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| 02/1293 | 17-09-2002 |
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Car servicing and repairs: research into trade and consumer interest in a national 'good garage' scheme. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Research into what the trade and consumers interest would be in a national 'Good Garage' Scheme.
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| 02/1292 | 17-09-2002 |
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Carbon mission 2008. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Brochure produced for the UK climate change services seminar in Hong Kong on 8 July 2008.
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| 08/0623A | 08-07-2008 |
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Carcinogens, mutagens and substances toxic to reproduction (cmrs): consultation document. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Closed consultation. Consultation on a European proposal to prohibit certain carcinogens, mutagens and substances toxic to reproduction from being placed on the market for sale to the general public. [The hard copy contains both the consultation and annex, for an electronic version of the annex see URN 05/546A]. Consultation period ended 18 May 2005.
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| 05/546 | 22-02-2005 |
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Case studies showing how a variety of firms involve and consult their employees. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Information and consultation case studies, alphabetical by firm.
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| 06/1052 | 31-03-2006 |
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Case study: advanced materials. ASIMCO technologies.
Research and development study on ASIMCO which complements URN 06/2061, R&D in the UK: a world-class proposition. Capitalising on the commercial benefits.
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| 07/1076 | 28-06-2007 |
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Case study: bioscience and healthcare. Eli Lilly.
Research and development study on Eli Lilly which complements URN 06/2061, R&D in the UK: a world-class proposition. Capitalising on the commercial benefits.
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| 07/1078 | 28-06-2007 |
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Case study: bioscience and healthcare. Inion.
Research and development study on Inion, which complements URN 06/2061, R&D in the UK: a world-class proposition. Capitalising on the commercial benefits.
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| 07/1091 | 05-07-2007 |
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Case study: bioscience and healthcare. Phytointl.
Research and development study on Phytointl, which complements URN 06/2061, R&D in the UK: a world-class proposition. Capitalising on the commercial benefits.
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| 07/1081 | 28-06-2007 |
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Case study: bioscience and healthcare. Servier.
Research and development study on Servier, which complements URN 06/2061, R&D in the UK: a world-class proposition. Capitalising on the commercial benefits.
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| 07/1083 | 28-06-2007 |
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Case study: bioscience and healthcare. Siemens Magnet Technology.
Research and development study on Siemens Magnet Technology, which complements URN 06/2061, R&D in the UK: a world-class proposition. Capitalising on the commercial benefits.
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| 07/1084 | 28-06-2007 |
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Case study: British Bakeries. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Describes the arrangements for workplace dialogue on training and skills at British Bakeries.
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| 08/797 | 21-07-2008 |
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Case study: Café Spice Namaste. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Describes the arrangements for workplace dialogue on training and skills at Café Spice Namaste.
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| 08/798 | 21-07-2008 |
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Case study: design engineering and advanced manufacturing. Boeing.
Research and development study on Boeing which complements URN 06/2061, R&D in the UK: a world-class proposition. Capitalising on the commercial benefits.
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| 07/1077 | 28-06-2007 |
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Case study: electronics and photonics. Toshiba Telecommunications Research Laboratory.
Research and development study on Toshiba Telecommunications Research Laboratory, which complements URN 06/2061, R&D in the UK: a world-class proposition. Capitalising on the commercial benefits.
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| 07/1086 | 28-06-2007 |
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Case study: electronics and photonics: Roke Manor Research.
Research and development study on Roke Manor Research, which complements URN 06/2061, R&D in the UK: a world-class proposition. Capitalising on the commercial benefits.
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| 07/1082 | 28-06-2007 |
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Case study: emerging energy technologies. E.ON UK renewables.
Research and development study on E.ON UK renewables, which complements URN 06/2061, R&D in the UK: a world-class proposition. Capitalising on the commercial benefits.
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| 07/1079 | 28-06-2007 |
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Case study: emerging energy technologies. Hese.
Research and development study on Hese, which complements URN 06/2061, R&D in the UK: a world-class proposition. Capitalising on the commercial benefits.
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| 07/1080 | 28-06-2007 |
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Case study: Escrick Park Estate. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Describes the arrangements for workplace dialogue on training and skills at Escrick Park Estate.
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| 08/799 | 21-07-2008 |
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Case study: Fujitsu Services. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Describes the arrangements for workplace dialogue on training and skills at Fujitsu.
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| 08/800 | 21-07-2008 |
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Case study: Hydrasun. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Describes the arrangements for workplace dialogue on training and skills at Hydrasun.
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| 08/801 | 21-07-2008 |
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Case study: information and communications technologies. Agent Oriented Software.
Research and development study on Agent Oriented Software which complements URN 06/2061, R&D in the UK: a world-class proposition. Capitalising on the commercial benefits.
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| 07/1074 | 09-07-2007 |
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Case study: information and communications technologies. ASG.
Research and development study on ASG which complements URN 06/2061, R&D in the UK: a world-class proposition. Capitalising on the commercial benefits.
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| 07/1075 | 28-06-2007 |
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Case study: information and communications technologies. TecSphere.
Research and development study on TecSphere, which complements URN 06/2061, R&D in the UK: a world-class proposition. Capitalising on the commercial benefits.
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| 07/1085 | 28-06-2007 |
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Case study: Merseytravel. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Describes the arrangements for workplace dialogue on training and skills at Merseytravel.
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| 08/802 | 21-07-2008 |
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Case study: Newcastle City Council. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Describes the arrangements for workplace dialogue on training and skills at Newcastle City Council.
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| 08/793 | 21-07-2008 |
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Case study: Ogilvy Group. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Describes the arrangements for workplace dialogue on training and skills at Ogilvy.
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| 08/794 | 21-07-2008 |
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Case study: Rolls Royce (Inchinnan). (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Describes the arrangements for workplace dialogue on training and skills at Rolls Royce.
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| 08/796 | 21-07-2008 |
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Case study: Scottish Provident International Life Assurance. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Describes the arrangements for workplace dialogue on training and skills at Scottish Provident International Life Assurance (SPILA).
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| 08/791 | 21-07-2008 |
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Case study: VT Shipbuilding. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Describes the arrangements for workplace dialogue on training and skills at VT shipbuilding.
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| 08/792 | 21-07-2008 |
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The causes and consequences of Investors in People accreditation. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Report uses workplace employment relations survey (WERS) data to identify causes and consequences of workplace adoption of the Investors in People standard. Examines what governs workplace self-selection into the standard, whether the links between the standard and training outcomes have changed between 1998 and 2004, and assesses whether the process of seeking the standard is associated with changes in training over the period.
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| 08/625 | 26-02-2008 |
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Cavaghan and Gray: plant convenor. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Case study on the plant convenor's role in improved health and safety practices at Cavaghan and Gray. See also statement on the role of modern union representatives (URN 09/931).
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| 09/956 | 13-05-2009 |
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PAY AND WORK RIGHTS Celoštátna minimálna mzda: prírucka pre pracovníkov. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Slovak language version of URN 09/1223. Short guide for workers outlining their entitlements under national minimum wage legislation.
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| 09/1287 | 05-10-2009 |
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CEO briefing: corporate priorities for 2007 and beyond.
CEO briefing is annual Economist Intelligence Unit research programme, based on a comprehensive survey and selected interviews designed to identify the management challenges that face the world's corporate leaders. It is sponsored by UK Trade & Investment.
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| 07/545 | 10-01-2007 |
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The ceramic articles in contact with food (England) regulations 2006. Consultation on proposals to implement Directive 2005/31/EC on ceramic articles intended to come into contact with foodstuffs. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Closed consultation. The directive and regulations apply to ceramic ware products that are intended to come into contact with foodstuffs, or are already in contact with foodstuffs. This consultation does not seek views on the directive itself but on the proposed implementation of it. Consultation period ended 24 February 2006.
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| 05/1802 | 06-12-2005 |
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The ceramic articles in contact with food (England) regulations 2006: the government response to the consultation on proposals to implement directive 2005/31/EC. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Summarises the responses received to the consultation, and also includes the government's response to the issues raised by the consultation responses.
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| 06/899 | 31-03-2006 |
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UNION MODERNISATION FUND Ceramics & Allied Trades Union (CATU): widening the Union’s remit in a changing society. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Case study on a Union Modernisation Fund (UMF) round one project. Aimed to identify changes that would improve CATU as a trade union, focussing on changes that needed to be made to the historic role of the union, the changes in the industry and the role of the trade union in modern society.
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| 09/1391 | 26-11-2009 |
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Chain reaction: the low carbon challenge for the food industry. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Examines the emerging trends in the food industry, which is one of the most carbon-intensive industries in the world. Looks at practices at improving efficiencies and margins that many companies use to reduce the carbon footprint in their supply chain.
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| 10/640 | 22-02-2010 |
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The challenges and opportunities facing UK postal services: an initial response to evidence. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Independent review of the postal services sector. Summarizes evidence submitted under the first two terms of reference and gives the panel's initial response. Looks at the market, the impact of liberalisation and future challenges for Royal Mail. Invited further evidence with a deadline of 19 May 2008.
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| 08/905 | 06-05-2008 |
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EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS RESEARCH SERIES Changing job quality in Great Britain 1998 - 2004. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Employment Relations Research Series no. 70. Presents a detailed analysis of job quality (employees' job satisfaction, stress, job security, influence, autonomy, wages) using data from the 2004 Workplace Employment Relations Survey.
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| 06/2125 | 11-12-2006 |
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The changing nature of communication and regulation of risk in Europe. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Discusses, using case studies, the consequences of adopting a new model of regulation based on variables including public participation, transparency and increasingly powerful non-governmental organisations. One of a series of academic research papers commissioned by the Department to support the work of the Risk & Regulation Advisory Council (URN 09/1413 to 09/1426).
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| 09/1426 | 28-10-2009 |
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Changing to compete: review of productivity and skills in UK engineering construction. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Independent review by Mark Gibson of productivity and skills in the engineering construction sector, for the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation & Skills. Looks at whether productivity and skills in UK engineering construction lag that of other industrialised countries, and what more should be done to support the UK-based engineering construction industry and workers to compete for business and jobs. See also evidence paper (URN 09/1366).
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| 09/1525 | 01-12-2009 |
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EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS RESEARCH SERIES Characteristics of rejected employment tribunal claims. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Employment Relations Research Series no. 96. Presents findings of the employment tribunal applications (SETA) rejected claims survey 2006, which examined the characteristics of rejected claims, the parties involved, and the outcomes of their disputes. Based on telephone interviews with 1,032 claimants who had first submitted claims between April and September 2005 that were initially rejected.
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| 09/812 | 19-06-2009 |
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Charity Commission: a Hampton implementation review report. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
One of a series of reviews of regulatory bodies focusing on the assessment of regulatory performance against the Hampton principles and the Macrory characteristics of effective inspection and enforcement. The review process is designed to identify where a regulator is on the road to full implementation and the issues each needs to address to become Hampton-compliant. It was carried out by a review team drawn from the Better Regulation Executive, Companies House and the Local Better Regulation Office.
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| 10/686 | 19-03-2010 |
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MANAGING CASHFLOW GUIDES Chasing payment. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Provides straightforward and speedy advice on chasing payment. Includes a checklist and top tips.
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| 08/1448 | 17-11-2008 |
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PAY AND WORK RIGHTS Chcesz wiedziec wiecej o swoich prawach pracowniczych? Masz wplywowego przyjaciela. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Polish language version of URN 09/1225. Gives basic guidance on pay and work rights, and signposts to information available from the helpline on 0800 917 2368.
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| 09/1235 | 01-10-2009 |
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PAY AND WORK RIGHTS Chcete vediet’ viac o svojich právach v práci? Máte vplyvného priatel’a. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Slovak language version of URN 09/1225. Gives basic guidance on pay and work rights, and signposts to information available from the helpline on 0800 917 2368.
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| 09/1240 | 01-10-2009 |
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Chemicals - the UK advantage. Adding value for global investors and industry [Japanese].
Japanese language version of URN 09/561. An investment focused guide to the UK chemicals sector highlighting excellence.
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| 09/960 | 24-08-2009 |
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Chemicals - the UK advantage. Adding value for global investors and industry. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
An investment focused guide to the UK chemicals sector highlighting excellence.
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| 09/561 | 19-01-2009 |
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Chemicals regulatory forum: forward work programme. November 2006. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Details of activities that will be carried out by the DTI's Chemicals Regulatory Forum, including executive summary from report on the cumulative impact of regulation.
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| 06/2129 | 20-11-2006 |
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Chemicals: the UK advantage. A free-to-use international service designed to help you expand your business network in chemistry.
Overview of the UK chemical sector. For further information on the industry see URN 09/561.
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| 09/896 | 06-04-2009 |
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Chief Construction Officer: discussion document. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Joint BERR/Office of Government Commerce document seeking views from a broad range of interests on the potential role for a Chief Construction Officer. Views were sought by 13 March 2009.
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| 09/719 | 16-02-2009 |
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Child appealing research: research into child awareness of risk: use of electrical equipment. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
DTI technical report by Intertek research and testing centre, into what features of electrical products, including child-appealing luminaries, children may find appealing, and what constitutes a risk to children.
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| 04/1334 | 21-07-2004 |
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ACCESSING INTERNATIONAL MARKETS China: new vehicles, new market, new opportunities.
Report that explores the range and scope of projects initiated by China’s automakers to develop low carbon and alternative-energy vehicles. Covers Chinese perceptions of new-energy vehicles, the main development trends currently emerging in the Chinese market, technologies attracting interest and resources. Also highlights indigenous Chinese automakers that are developing credible and adequately supported research programmes, and indicates the best business opportunities offered by those programmes.
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| 10/750 | 04-08-2010 |
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BERR ECONOMICS PAPER China and India: opportunities and challenges for UK business. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
BERR economics paper no. 5. Study of the long term implications of the rise of China and India for UK business as potential new markets. Also covers the competitive threat that China and India may pose.
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| 09/553 | 05-03-2009 |
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DEVELOPING YOUR INTERNATIONAL TRADE POTENTIAL China business guide: third edition. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Introduction to doing business with China for UK exporters. Provides information on market intelligence, overviews of key business considerations and challenges, practical advice and best practice, and useful contacts. Includes map and a DVD showcasing UK companies which have successfully overcome some of the common barriers to trading with China.
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| 10/821 | 01-03-2010 |
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Choice for families: additional paternity leave and pay. Consultation on draft regulations. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Closed consultation on regulations to implement additional paternity leave and additional statutory paternity pay. Consultation period ended 20 November 2009. See URN 10/567 for the Government response and 10/557 for an impact assessment.
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| 09/1209 | 25-09-2009 |
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Choking risks to children under four from toys and other objects. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Findings of an analysis of choking accidents among children based on 1,289 non-fatal cases between 1987 and 1996, and 182 fatalities between 1986 and 1995.
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| 99/708 | 26-11-1999 |
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A cidade. Servicos financeiros do reino unido: lideranca atraves da inovacao.
Brazilian Portuguese language version. Showcases the global strength of the UK financial services and highlights its wealth of opportunities. Produced in partnership by UK Trade & Investment and the City of London Corporation, with support from Think London and International Financial Services, London (IFSL).
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| 07/1267 | 31-07-2007 |
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CIS user newsletter: issue 1. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Newsletter for CIS users to keep them informed of recent and future developments.
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| 06/427 | 28-02-2006 |
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CIS user newsletter: issue 2. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Newsletter for CIS users to keep them informed of recent and future developments.
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| 06/427B | 28-02-2006 |
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CIS4 pilot survey: Report to the DTI prepared by the Centre for Business Research, Cambridge University. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
The Community Innovation Survey (CIS) is a survey conducted every 4 years by EU member states that allows the monitoring of Europe’s progress in the area of innovation. The UK Innovation Survey will provide the UK data covering 2002-2004 for the fourth survey (CIS 4). This document is a report of an early stage pilot exercise exploring various aspects of the CIS process.
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| 04/2166 | 17-06-2004 |
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EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS RESEARCH SERIES Citizens Advice client research: final report. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Employment Relations Research Series no. 99. Findings of a research project with Citizens Advice clients and advisors to develop an evidence base on worker vulnerability.
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| 08/1056 | 09-10-2008 |
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Citizens perceptions on regulation: research report prepared for the Better Regulation Executive. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Overview of findings from Ipsos MORI programme of qualitative research designed to explore how citizens feel about regulation and what their priorities for the future are. This had a specific focus on areas of regulation that local authorities enforce, in order to inform the Rogers Review of local authority regulatory priorities.
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| 07/1753 | 31-01-2007 |
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Citizenship materials for ESOL learners [part 1]. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Materials designed for English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) learners working towards entry 1, 2 or 3. Includes teachers' notes. Aims to support teachers in developing learners’ English language skills, support teachers in developing learners’ knowledge of life in the UK, and support application for citizenship. See also part 2 (78-08-SK/ON-1).
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| 78-08-SK/ON | 01-01-2005 |
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Citizenship materials for ESOL learners [part 2]. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Materials designed for English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) learners working towards Entry 1, 2 or 3. Includes teachers' notes. Aims to support teachers in developing learners’ English language skills, support teachers in developing learners’ knowledge of life in the UK, and support application for citizenship. See also part 1 (78-08-SK/ON).
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| 78-08-SK/ON-1 | 01-01-2005 |
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The city UK. UK financial services: regional excellence.
Provides an overview of financial services throughout the UK. Illustrates the individual regions, major cities and the leading advantages that each provide to international newcomers who may be unfamiliar with the scope of UK financial services.
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| 08/1431 | 10-01-2009 |
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The city. United Kingdom financial services: leadership through innovation [Arabic].
Arabic language version. Showcases the global strength of the UK financial services and highlights its wealth of opportunities. Produced in partnership by UK Trade & Investment and the City of London Corporation, with support from Think London and International Financial Services, London (IFSL).
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| 07/1264 | 31-07-2007 |
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The city. United Kingdom financial services: leadership through innovation [Mandarin Chinese].
Mandarin Chinese language version. Showcases the global strength of the UK financial services and highlights its wealth of opportunities. Produced in partnership by UK Trade & Investment and the City of London Corporation, with support from Think London and International Financial Services, London (IFSL).
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| 07/1266 | 31-07-2007 |
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The city. United Kingdom financial services: leadership through innovation [Russian].
Russian language version. Showcases the global strength of the UK financial services and highlights its wealth of opportunities. Produced in partnership by UK Trade & Investment and the City of London Corporation, with support from Think London and International Financial Services, London (IFSL).
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| 07/1269 | 31-07-2007 |
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Civil Aviation Authority: a Hampton implementation review report. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
One of a series of reviews of regulatory bodies focusing on the assessment of regulatory performance against the Hampton principles and Macrory characteristics of effective inspection and enforcement. Aims to encourage best practice and continuous improvement among regulators. It was carried out by a review team drawn from Better Regulation Executive, the Health and Safety Executive, the Financial Services Authority and the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.
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| 10/573 | 29-01-2010 |
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Civil sanctions pilot: a consultation on the pilot operation of civil sanction powers for consumer law enforcers. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Closed consultation. Consultation on a pilot programme to test new powers for consumer law enforcers to impose civil sanctions, as an alternative to criminal sanctions, for breaches of consumer law. These civil sanctions aim to ensure better methods of securing compensation for consumers when they have lost out as a result of consumer law infringements, and a more flexible range of sanctions for enforcers. Includes an impact assessment. Consultation period ended 28 May 2010.
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| 10/706 | 05-03-2010 |
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Civil sanctions pilot: consultation on the pilot operation of civil sanction powers for consumer law enforcers. Consultation response form. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Response form for consultation URN 10/706 on a pilot programme to test new powers for consumer law enforcers to impose civil sanctions, as alternative to criminal sanctions, for breaches of consumer law.
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| 10/707 | 05-03-2010 |
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Civil servants and public risk. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Report examining the influence of civil servants on public risk, focussing on civil servants who give advice to ministers. One of a series of academic research papers commissioned by the Department to support the work of the Risk & Regulation Advisory Council (URN 09/1413 to 09/1426).
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| 09/1418 | 28-10-2009 |
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Claims on behalf of consumers guidance for prospective specified bodies. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Provides guidance for consumer bodies on how they can make claims on behalf of individuals who have experienced anti-competitive behaviour.
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| 04/2163 | 01-01-2004 |
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Clarifying the relationship between policy evaluation, post-legislative scrutiny and post-implementation review. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Aims to clarify the relationship between procedures for ex-post evaluation as they apply to regulatory policy. Intended for policy officials across Government and for those with an interest in the scrutiny of legislation.
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| 10/928 | 01-04-2010 |
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DIGITAL ECONOMY BILL Clause 42: extension and regulation of licensing of copyright and performers' rights. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Information on clause 42 of the Digital Economy Bill, which provides further information on transfer of property right, distinction between commercial and non-commercial uses, royalties, definition of orphan work, use of permissive language in the clause, registers of orphan works, types of bodies using extended licensing, moral rights and metadata, and notice periods.
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| 10/746 | 16-02-2010 |
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Clean coal: an industrial strategy for the development of carbon capture and storage across the UK. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Strategy prepared jointly by BIS and the Department for Energy and Climate Change. Describes the Government’s approach to ensuring that UK business makes the most of the opportunities offered by carbon capture and storage (CCS) through four commercial-scale demonstration projects on coal-fired power generation.
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| 10D/570 | 05-03-2010 |
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Clinical trials in the UK: a world leading clinical research environment in the areas of oncology, medicines for children and early stage research. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Demonstrates the strengths of the UK as a leading international location for the conduct of clinical research, in particular for experimental medicine, cancer and medicines for children. Explains the benefits in expertise and capability of choosing the UK as a location for clinical research.
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| 10/840 | 25-05-2010 |
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Cluster mark: entry form guidance. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Guidance on entering to the national cluster mark competition for the best cluster activity within the manufacturing sector. See also entry form (URN 09/1053).
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| 09/1054 | 24-07-2009 |
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Cluster mark: entry form. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Form to enter the national cluster mark competition for the best cluster activity within the manufacturing sector. See also guidance (URN 09/1054).
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| 09/1053 | 24-07-2009 |
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Can my bankruptcy be cancelled: information on the annulment of a bankruptcy order. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Answers to common questions on how the court may annul, or cancel, your bankruptcy order.
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| 10/748 | 08-03-2010 |
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Code for sustainable buildings. Senior steering group: initial outline. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Outlines the scope of the code for sustainable buildings.
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| 05/1917 | 01-01-2005 |
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The code of best practice on service charges, tips, gratuities and cover charges: what it means for you. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Information for workers on services charges, tips, gratuities and cover charges, and an overview of the related code of practice. See URN 09/1327 for the code and 10/672 for the overview for employers.
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| 10/752 | 25-02-2010 |
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Code of practice for the collection of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) from designated collection facilities. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Practical guidance on the minimum standards that must be met by producers and the operators of designated collection facilities for the collection of waste electrical and electronic equipment under the WEEE Regulations.
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| 10/1007 | 03-08-2010 |
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Code of practice for the consideration of requests for the siting of telecommunications equipment on government occupied premises. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Code of practice for managers of government buildings to deal with requests to install telecommunications equipment on government premises.
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| 04/630 | 04-02-2004 |
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Code of practice for consideration of requests for the siting of telecommunications equipment on government occupied premises. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
The code was designed as a guidance note for managers of government premises (estate managers) with the intention of developing a consistent approach across government.
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| 05/2087 | 01-05-2005 |
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A code of practice for regulators: a consultation. Consultation on the regulators’ compliance code and the scope of the code and the principles of good regulation. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Closed consultation. Consultation to seek comments on a draft regulators' compliance code and the proposed content of the listing order, specifying the regulatory functions to which both the Code and the principles of good regulation should apply. Consultation period ended 15 August 2007.
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| 07/1751 | 15-05-2007 |
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Code of practice for scientific advisory committees. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Code of practice intended for the use of scientific advisory committees, their chairs, members and secretariats. Provides more detailed guidance on the Guidelines for scientific analysis in policy making (URN 05/1552), see also 'Cultivating community: sharing good practice across SAC secretariats' (10/508).
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| 07/1570 | 14-12-2007 |
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Code of practice for traders on price indications. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
The code is addressed to traders and sets out what is good practice to follow in giving price indications in a wide range of different circumstances. The DTI consulted on proposed changes to the 1998 code followed informal consultation with major stakeholders - retailers, enforcers and consumer interests - on the changes they considered necessary to the code.
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| 05/1573 | 30-10-2005 |
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Code of practice on consultation. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
The Government's new policy on formal, written consultation exercises that came into force on 1 November 2008.
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| 08/1097 | 22-07-2008 |
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