How can UK design a flexible anticipatory approach to regulation while ensuring protection to consumers and environment? Are there successful case studies we can draw lessons from?
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BEIS is striving to create fairer, inclusive and flexible workplaces so that everyone has the change to succeed, whilst balancing home and work life. We will unlock enterprise and cut burdens to help businesses start and grow, while reforming corporate governance and improving boardroom diversity. To that end, BEIS needs research to better understand the following:
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