The government has announced a significant change to how UK regulators operate, with the aim of making them more accountable and focused on supporting business growth.

From last week, regulators now have a stronger growth duty, meaning they are expected to balance their oversight responsibilities with helping businesses invest, innovate, and expand. The reform is intended to ensure regulation remains proportionate and does not hinder economic activity.

A new public dashboard of regulator performance will also be introduced. This GOV.UK site, updated quarterly, will consolidate performance data and provide a channel for businesses to give feedback directly to government.

Business and Trade Secretary Peter Kyle explained that the changes are part of the wider “Plan for Change,” designed to cut unnecessary rules and paperwork while retaining essential protections.

For business owners, the reforms aim to create a more responsive and balanced regulatory environment, clearer in its role of supporting growth.