UK plans new route for SMEs to flag regulatory barriers
( October 23, 2026, 14:19 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Small and medium-sized UK businesses will get dedicated regulatory support, under plans published by the UK government on Friday. A new website will initially connect businesses with existing services, including the Regulatory Innovation Office’s support for companies facing outdated or nonexistent regulatory pathways for innovative technologies. UK government departments will also be required to consider small businesses' priorities when developing regulators’ growth goals for 2027-28. The government said it would also explore options for businesses to submit regulatory information only once.Statement follows. Report attached....
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