Cameron pledges to confront EU on red tape

The Business Taskforce set up by the UK government in July 2013 to submit evidence of where European rules and regulations created unnecessary barriers to competitiveness published its report on the 15 October 2013.

The report set out concrete proposals for reform to European rules, regulations and practices that have the most impact on British business. The Taskforce also consider the potential for wider reforms at EU level, including examining ways in which businesses can influence and shape EU regulatory process at an earlier stage.

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