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UK ministers agree terms for programme to reform regulators

UK ministers have written to summarise the Regulator Council's October 2026 meetings. The letter confirms agreement on terms of reference for a new programme that aims to make regulators work better and make the regulatory system easier for businesses.

What does it mean?

The government wants the bodies that set and enforce business rules to perform better. The new programme is meant to make dealing with them less frustrating for companies.

Who is affected?

Businesses that deal with regulators, and the regulators themselves.