Could Starmer's regulation shake up mean a 'bonfire of the quangos'

Could Starmer's regulation shake-up mean a 'bonfire of the quangos'?

The PM will pledge to slash the costs of regulation with an "active government" in a speech later.

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Starmer to target ‘cottage industry of blockers’ in overhaul of regulators

UK prime minister will also talk up potential of AI to increase productivity across the state

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Starmer axes UK payments watchdog as part of anti-regulation drive

Government says regulator’s merger with Financial Conduct Authority will reduce complexity and boost innovation

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Starmer pledges to tackle 'flabby' state

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‘If you don’t get early years right, children are unlikely to catch up’: why South Africa is trying to reboot its school system

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