Reeves to outline plan to cut regulation costs and boost growth

Chancellor will meet regulators after calling for action to restrict their scope in bid to save businesses billions

Rachel Reeves will meet UK regulators on Monday after calling for more action to restrict red tape and spur economic growth.

The chancellor argued that government plans would reduce costly delays and disputes, saving businesses billions, and said regulators must accept a more streamlined decision-making process.

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