Small business regulatory taskforce
The small business taskforce is a joint government‑industry group to develop practical recommendations to reduce regulatory burdens on small and medium‑sized enterprises (SMEs) and micro-businesses.
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The Small Business Regulatory taskforce is a joint HMG-industry led group commissioned by His Majesty’s Government to develop practical, evidence‑based recommendations to reduce regulatory and administrative burdens on small and medium‑sized enterprises (SMEs), including micro‑businesses.
The taskforce brings together representatives from business, government and regulators to identify barriers within the current regulatory landscape and to propose reforms that improve the clarity, proportionality and effectiveness of regulation for SMEs.
The taskforce will focus on areas where regulation can be streamlined or better designed to reflect the needs and capabilities of smaller businesses. This includes improving regulatory guidance, reducing duplication and complexity, and exploring opportunities to modernise how businesses interact with regulators.
In developing its recommendations, the taskforce will engage directly with businesses and stakeholders to gather evidence and test potential reforms. Its aim is to support business resilience, innovation and growth while maintaining important protections for workers, consumers, the environment and the wider public.