The Small Business Commissioner Review examines the role and effectiveness of the Small Business Commissioner in protecting small and micro-businesses from unfair contract terms, late payments, and disputes with larger suppliers and energy companies. Led by the Department for Business and Trade and Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, the review is active and includes consultation on collective actions regimes, Energy Ombudsman coverage expansion, and improved dispute resolution mechanisms. Recent recommendations propose extending Energy Ombudsman coverage to all small businesses and increasing maximum award limits to £50,000.
The government is seeking views on the proposed changes to the DBT National Survey of Registered Businesses’ exporting behaviours, attitudes and needs.
This Order makes provision for charging fees for the function of distributing sums paid to the Department for the Economy (“the Department”) under the terms of compensation orders and undertakings for the benefit of creditors. The ability for the Department …
The government is seeking views on the proposed changes to the DBT National Survey of Registered Businesses’ exporting behaviours, attitudes and needs.
The government is seeking views on the proposed changes to the DBT National Survey of Registered Businesses’ exporting behaviours, attitudes and needs.
These Rules make provision for the procedure for bringing applications for compensation orders and applications for the variation and revocation of compensation undertakings. The ability for the Department for the Economy to apply for compensation orders to be made against, …
These Rules make provision for the procedure for bringing applications for compensation orders and applications for the variation and revocation of compensation undertakings. The ability for the Department for the Economy to apply for compensation orders to be made against, …
These Regulations amend the Reporting on Payment Practices and Performance Regulations 2017 (“the Principal Regulations”) (S.I. 2017/395) and the Limited Liability Partnerships (Reporting on Payment Practices and Performance) Regulations 2017 (“the LLP Regulations”) (S.I. 2017/425) to introduce requ
These Regulations amend the Reporting on Payment Practices and Performance Regulations 2017 (“the Principal Regulations”) (S.I. 2017/395) and the Limited Liability Partnerships (Reporting on Payment Practices and Performance) Regulations 2017 (“the LLP Regulations”) (S.I. 2017/425).
These are the eighth commencement Regulations under the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (c. 26, “the Act”). They bring into force section 87 of the Act for the purpose of bringing into force section 156B of the Companies …
These are the eighth commencement Regulations under the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (c. 26, “the Act”). They bring into force section 87 of the Act for the purpose of bringing into force section 156B of the Companies …
As part of the recently announced Payment and Cashflow Review , w e are seeking views and evidence to inform the Statutory Review of the Small Business Commissioner, looking at particularly its effectiveness in improving payment practices in commercial transactions …
We're seeking views on the Small Business Commissioner’s effectiveness, as part of a statutory review.
As part of the recently announced Payment and Cashflow Review , w e are seeking views and evidence to inform the Statutory Review of the Small Business Commissioner, looking at particularly its effectiveness in improving payment practices in commercial transactions …
We're seeking views on the Small Business Commissioner’s effectiveness, as part of a statutory review.
In response to: Small Business Commissioner: invitation for views on the statutory review 2023
Chapter 8 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 creates obligations in respect of contracts of central government authorities, sub-central contracting authorities or NHS Trusts which, due to their value, would not be otherwise regulated. These Regulations increase the value of …
Chapter 8 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 creates obligations in respect of contracts of central government authorities, sub-central contracting authorities or NHS Trusts which, due to their value, would not be otherwise regulated. These Regulations increase the value of …
These Regulations amend the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 and the Pubs Code etc. Regulations 2016. In addition to minor and drafting amendments, these Regulations make the following changes of substance.
These Regulations amend the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 and the Pubs Code etc. Regulations 2016. In addition to minor and drafting amendments, these Regulations make the following changes of substance.
The Office of the Small Business Commissioner has a remit across late payments and changing the culture of late payments in the UK. Small firms complain about late payments as one of their top concerns and cite them as the …
Under the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015, a new government is required to set a target for the economic impact on business of qualifying regulatory provisions made during the course of the Parliament – this is the Business …
The Office of the Small Business Commissioner has a remit across late payments and changing the culture of late payments in the UK. Small firms complain about late payments as one of their top concerns and cite them as the …
We, at the Office of the Small Business Commissioner, would really like to find out how you feel about the functionality, presentation and accessibility of our website ( https://www.smallbusinesscommissioner.gov.uk/ ). The results from this short survey will help us make …
We, at the Office of the Small Business Commissioner, would really like to find out how you feel about the functionality, presentation and accessibility of our website ( https://www.smallbusinesscommissioner.gov.uk/ ). The results from this short survey will help us make …
These Regulations restrict a body listed in the Schedule from making a payment of a prescribed description (“exit payment”) exceeding the amount specified in section 153A Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (2015 c.26) (“the cap”) to an employee …
This consultation seeks views on the merits of strengthening the Small Business Commissioner’s ("the Commissioner") ability to assist small businesses by providing them with effective mechanisms for redress, in respect of late payments. The Commissioner would potentially gain powers to …
This consultation seeks views on strengthening the Commissioner’s ability to provide small businesses with mechanisms for redress, in respect of late payments.
Under the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015, a new government is required to set a target for the economic impact on business of qualifying regulatory provisions made during the course of the Parliament – this is the Business …
This consultation seeks views on the merits of strengthening the Small Business Commissioner’s ("the Commissioner") ability to assist small businesses by providing them with effective mechanisms for redress, in respect of late payments. The Commissioner would potentially gain powers to …
This consultation seeks views on strengthening the Commissioner’s ability to provide small businesses with mechanisms for redress, in respect of late payments.
First Reading 15:02:00 A Bill to make provision to amend the statutory limits for payment of invoices; make provision for a statutory time limit for resolving payment disputes; amend interest for late payments and penalties for persistent late payments and …
We're seeking views on the recommendations in the Review of Modern Working Practices on the enforcement of employment rights.
We're seeking views on the recommendations in the Review of Modern Working Practices on the enforcement of employment rights.
We're seeking views on the recommendations in the Review of Modern Working Practices on the enforcement of employment rights.
Motion to Approve 19:25:00 Moved by Lord Bates: That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 6 December 2017 be approved. The Minister of State, Department for International Development (Lord Bates) (Con): My Lords, the statutory instrument that I …
We're seeking views on how the Small Business Commissioner will handle complaints.
We're seeking views on how the Small Business Commissioner will handle complaints.
We're seeking views on the scope of the business impact target, growth duty and Small Business Appeals Champion and on the related guidance.
We're seeking views on how the Small Business Commissioner will handle complaints.
We are seeking views on whether further protections are needed for the smallest businesses in non-regulated sectors.
We're seeking views on the scope of the business impact target, growth duty and Small Business Appeals Champion and on the related guidance.
We are seeking views on whether further protections are needed for the smallest businesses in non-regulated sectors.
We are seeking views on whether further protections are needed for the smallest businesses in non-regulated sectors.
We're seeking views on the scope of the business impact target, growth duty and Small Business Appeals Champion and on the related guidance.
To make provision about improved access to finance for businesses and individuals; to make provision about regulatory provisions relating to business and certain voluntary and community bodies; to mak Originated in the Commons.
Returned from the Commons The Bill was returned from the Commons with the Lords amendments agreed to. House adjourned at 9.56 pm.
Consideration of Lords amendments Madam Deputy Speaker (Mrs Eleanor Laing): I must draw the House’s attention to the fact that financial privilege is involved in Lords amendments 85, 123 and 133. If the House agrees to any of these amendments, …
Third Reading 15:08:00 Lord Taylor of Holbeach (Con): My Lords, I have it in command from Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales to acquaint the House that they, having been informed of the purport …
Report (3rd Day) 15:38:00 Relevant documents: 11th, 13th and 19th Reports from the Delegated Powers Committee . Clause 122: Abolition of requirements to hold meetings: company insolvency Amendment 57B Moved by 57B: Clause 122, page 98, line 31, leave out …
Report (2nd Day) 15:13:00 Relevant documents: 11th, 13th and 19th Reports from the Delegated Powers Committee . Schedule 1: The Pubs Code Adjudicator Amendment 33A Moved by 33A: Schedule 1, page 150, line 6, leave out from “arrangements” to end …
Report (1st Day) 15:37:00 Clause 3: Companies: duty to publish report on payment practices Amendment 1 Moved by 1: Clause 3, page 4, line 1, after “policies” insert “and performance” Lord Mendelsohn (Lab): My Lords, I shall speak also to …
Report (1st Day) (Continued) 20:39:00 Clause 33: Definitions of small and micro businesses Amendment 25 Moved by 25: Clause 33, page 29, line 28, at end insert— “( ) Those who represent businesses with 10 to 49 employees and are …
Order of Consideration Motion 11:41:00 Tabled by Baroness Neville-Rolfe: That the amendments for the Report stage be marshalled and considered in the following order: Clauses 1 to 41, Schedule 1, Clauses 42 to 77, Schedule 2, Clauses 78 to 81, …
Committee (7th Day) Relevant documents: 11th and 13th Reports from the Delegated Powers Committee The Deputy Chairman of Committees (Baroness McIntosh of Hudnall) (Lab): My Lords, I remind the Committee that, in the event of a Division in the Chamber, …
Committee (6th Day) Relevant documents: 11th and 13th Reports from the Delegated Powers Committee Clause 144: Protected disclosures: reporting requirements Amendment 62 Moved by 62: Clause 144, page 124, line 5, at end insert— “( ) In section 43B (disclosures …
Committee (5th Day) 15:49:00 Relevant documents: 11th and 13th Reports from the Delegated Powers Committee The Deputy Chairman of Committees (Lord Brougham and Vaux) (Con): My Lords, I do not think that there will be a Division but if there …
Committee (4th Day) 15:30:00 Relevant documents: 11th and 13th Reports from the Delegated Powers Committee The Deputy Chairman of Committees (Baroness McIntosh of Hudnall) (Lab): My Lords, I remind the Committee that, if there is a Division in the Chamber, …
Committee (3rd Day) 15:45:00 Relevant documents: 11th and 13th Reports from the Delegated Powers Committee The Deputy Chairman of Committees (Lord Brougham and Vaux) (Con): My Lords, if there is a Division in the Chamber, the Committee will adjourn as …
Committee (2nd Day) 15:30:00 Relevant documents: 11th and 13th Reports from the Delegated Powers Committee The Deputy Chairman of Committees (Lord Colwyn) (Con): My Lords, should there be a Division in the Chamber while we are sitting, the Committee will …
Committee (1st Day) 15:45:00 Relevant document: 11th Report from the Delegated Powers Committee The Deputy Chairman of Committees (Lord Colwyn) (Con): My Lords, if there is a Division in the Chamber, the Committee will adjourn for 10 minutes. Amendment 1 …
Order of Consideration Motion 15:14:00 Moved by Baroness Neville-Rolfe: That the Bill be committed to a Grand Committee, and that it be an instruction to the Committee that they consider the Bill in the following order: Clauses 1 to 39, …
Second Reading 15:20:00 Moved by Baroness Neville-Rolfe: That the Bill be read a second time. Lord Foulkes of Cumnock (Lab): Before we begin the main business of the day, anyone wishing to participate in my QSD on Thursday about the …
To make provision about improved access to finance for businesses and individuals; to make provision about regulatory provisions relating to business and certain voluntary and community bodies; to mak Originated in the Commons.
First Reading 21:15:00 The Bill was brought from the Commons, read a first time and ordered to be printed. House adjourned at 9.16 pm.
[2nd Allocated Day] Further consideration of Bill, as amended in the Public Bill Committee Clause 144 Amount of financial penalty for underpayment of national minimum wage 12:45:00 Ian Murray (Edinburgh South) (Lab): I beg to move amendment 8, page 134, …
To make provision about improved access to finance for businesses and individuals; to make provision about regulatory provisions relating to business and certain voluntary and community bodies; to mak
Motion made, and Question proposed, That the Order of 16 July 2014 (Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Bill (Programme)) be varied as follows: 1. Paragraphs 4 and 5 of the Order shall be omitted. 2. Proceedings on Consideration shall be …
[1st Allocated Day] Consideration of Bill, as amended in the Public Bill Committee New Clause 6 Power to grant exemptions from Pubs Code ‘(1) The Secretary of State may by regulations provide that the Pubs Code does not, or specified …
To make provision about improved access to finance for businesses and individuals; to make provision about regulatory provisions relating to business and certain voluntary and community bodies; to mak
To make provision about improved access to finance for businesses and individuals; to make provision about regulatory provisions relating to business and certain voluntary and community bodies; to mak
Second Reading 15:06:00 The Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills (Vince Cable): I beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time. The Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Bill has two fundamental purposes, one of …
Motion made, and Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 52(1)(a)), That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Bill, it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of: …
Motion made, and Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 52(1)(a)), That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Bill, it is expedient to authorise: (1) the imposition of a levy on pub-owning businesses …
To make provision about improved access to finance for businesses and individuals; to make provision about regulatory provisions relating to business and certain voluntary and community bodies; to mak
To make provision about improved access to finance for businesses and individuals; to make provision about regulatory provisions relating to business and certain voluntary and community bodies; to mak
A Bill to require the Secretary of State to make provision to limit energy contract roll-over for micro businesses to 30 days; and for connected purposes
A Bill to establish a Small Business Administration with the remit of acting as an ombudsman and advocate within government for small businesses, promoting a regulatory environment appropriate for sma