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Tag Archives: Regulation
Regulation v Reputation: a reminder that there’s no such thing as a free lunch
The ongoing investigation into the presence of horse meat in processed meat products has caused a number of predictable political and media reactions. However, I suggest the real problem is the burgeoning tendency of the state to intervene, despite the … Continue reading
50 word manifestos
Once again, Martin Lewis’ site MoneySavingExpert is running the annual ‘50 word manifesto‘ to encourage people to submit ideas “about little sensible changes that are more easy to implement, to improve the way Government works for consumers or better regulates … Continue reading
Posted in Big Society
Tagged Business, Change, Economy, Localism, Making a Difference, People, Regulation
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Pig-ugly thinking
watch?v=OVxtQkyd91k I’m reluctant to admit it, but it took me a few days to build up the courage to watch Nick Boles’ planning piece on Wednesday’s Newsnight. In my defence I’d read a great deal of the ensuing coverage, but … Continue reading
Posted in Quality of Life
Tagged Building, Compromise, Debate, Design, Homes, Nick Boles, Planning, Regulation, Standards, Test of time
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The Leveson Report will be tomorrow’s chip paper
Who reading this has seen Kate Middleton’s bare chest? I haven’t, but that was only because I chose not to. The same goes with the Danish cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed. Neither of these two items were published in the … Continue reading
In praise of red tape
Two small stories made the news last month. The first was a report by Ipsos MORI for the Royal Institute of British Architects, which found that many of the UK’s new-build homes are poorly designed, with chaotic living spaces for … Continue reading
Posted in Quality of Life
Tagged Communities, Development, Housebuilding, Making a Difference, Moderation, Planning, Regulation
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