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Better Regulation

Drawing on our experience and insights from our members, the Better Regulation project will assess whether the UK’s regulatory regime is good enough and how it might be improved.

Understand and influence UK regulation

Introduction

What is the Better Regulation project?

  • ICAEW
A good regulatory environment is essential for a healthy and sustainable economy. This project aims to help ICAEW and its members understand how the UK’s regulatory regime might be improved and to use our insights to call for change where needed.
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Briefing

ICAEW's briefing on UK regulation

This briefing acts as an introduction to the UK's regulatory regime. It looks at what is meant by regulation, what makes good regulation and some of the key components of the UK’s regulatory architecture.
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Consultation with SMEs: latest articles

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Tired of being paid late?

Small business owners: what can you do to crack down on overdue payments and make sure you receive the money you are owed?

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Procurement: lowering the hurdles

The government is falling short on UK spending targets for SMEs. ICAEW’s Charles Worth explains how the playing field could soon be levelled.

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Late payment: a growth killer for SMEs

At a recent ICAEW round table for small businesses, attendees called for better partnerships with larger companies and easier access to funding.

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Late payments survey

Small business owners: are you aware of regulations that help you fight back against late paying clients and have you ever used them? Tell us.

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Spotlight on...

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Small Business Commissioner

Information on what the Office of the Small Business Commissioner (SBC) does and its powers.

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Representations

2023 representations

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  • 05 Jan 2023
  • ICAEW
Read the latest representations ICAEW has made to governments and other bodies on behalf of our members. Access them here in order of release.
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Regulatory reform

Financial services regulatory updates

  • Listing
  • 24 Jul 2012
  • Financial Services Faculty
Articles on regulation and guidance,from ICAEW's Financial Services Faculty.
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Recent Better Regulation articles

What is the Better Regulation project?
  • 22 Mar 2023
A good regulatory environment is essential for a healthy and sustainable economy. This project aims to help ICAEW and its members understand how the UK’s regulatory regime might be improved and to use our insights to call for change where needed.
ICAEW's briefing on UK regulation
  • 17 Sep 2021
This briefing acts as an introduction to the UK's regulatory regime. It looks at what is meant by regulation, what makes good regulation and some of the key components of the UK’s regulatory architecture.
Tired of being paid late by big businesses?
  • 13 Sep 2023
Small business owners: what can you do to crack down on overdue payments and make sure you receive the money you are owed?
The late payments problem: a growth killer for SMEs
  • 21 Aug 2023
At a recent ICAEW round table discussing payment and regulation challenges for small businesses, attendees called for better partnerships with larger companies – and an easier path to funding.
Procurement: lowering the hurdles for small business
  • 23 Aug 2023
The government is falling short on UK spending targets for SMEs. ICAEW’s Charles Worth explains how the playing field could soon be levelled.
Why regulations must keep pace with technology
  • 20 Apr 2023
For a rising strategic consultancy with a growing international profile, adhering to a diverse array of regulations underpins a reputation for trustworthy service delivery. But regulation is not keeping up with the technological changes in business.
Regulation is fine; costs are the problem
  • 20 Apr 2023
While some SMEs see regulation as a burden or barrier to investment, for Gigatronix it is easy to understand and manage. But rising costs present more of a challenge.
The impact of supply chain rules
  • 06 Apr 2023
This five-person team found that indirect regulation stemming from client requirements proved more of a factor than statutory rules – with the notable exception of the workplace pension.

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