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The Government has backed out of plans to introduce energy efficiency requirements on home extensions and major refurbishments, which has provoked anger in some parts of the construction sector.
Two-thirds of businesses won't review outsourcing contracts
Nearly two-thirds of firms will not review their outsourcing contracts because of the expense and time involved, a poll has revealed.
Red tape costing small firms £12 billion every year
Efforts to comply with regulations are costing UK small firms around £12 billion every year and require an average of 37 hours a month, according to the Forum of Private Business (FPB).
Housing minister announces three-year extension to planning permission
Housing Minister John Healey has announced that the duration of planning consent will be extended by three years in order to help developers start work on mothballed sites.
Trade body warns of shortfall in Scottish licensing applications
The Scottish Beer and Pub Association (SBPA) has warned there is a "significant shortfall" in the number of licence applications to sell alcohol under new laws that come into force in September.
Government will not refund money lost by charities in Iceland bank collapse
The Government has announced it will not compensate charities that were affected by the collapse of Iceland banks because it could affect the support provided to other charities during the recession.
Broadband tax will pay for networks in rural areas, says Digital Britain report
Everyone with a landline phone in the UK will pay an extra charge that will be used to improve broadband speeds and expand Internet access in rural areas, according to Lord Carter's Digital Britain report.
