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UK govt considers axing regulatory watchdog; signals no final decision

By Patricia Figueiredo ( March 17, 2026, 12:34 GMT | Insight) -- UK officials are considering scrapping the Regulatory Policy Committee, but no decision has yet been made, a UK finance ministry official told lawmakers on Tuesday morning. The body plays an “important role” in scrutinizing regulation, Jessica Glover said, but the government is reviewing whether its work has slowed reforms and whether it should be streamlined. Business organizations and opposition politicians warned against any move to abolish the body.The UK government is considering scrapping the Regulatory Policy Committee, but a decision on this has yet to be made, a UK finance ministry official told lawmakers on Tuesday morning....

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