Pro-Growth Regulation Report
techUK recently published our pro-growth regulation report, ‘Evolving Digital Regulation for Growth and Innovation’. The report presents ten policy recommendations to: build a shared growth mindset between government and regulators, support innovation and market dynamism and improve information flows between regulators and businesses - with the overarching aim of promoting innovation, investment, and sustainable economic growth.
While the UK has one of the strongest reputations for being a well-regulated market - the regulatory environment in the UK for companies working across the digital economy has become more complex in recent years. A recent techUK and Public First poll of 250 senior tech sector decision makers revealed that they now regard the regulatory burden as one of the most significant barriers to growth. The challenge, as ever, is to get the balance right. This paper sets out some recommendations that build on the UK’s strengths both as a well-regulated and highly innovative economy.
At the same time, businesses have faced mounting regulatory compliance costs, which Government estimates could potentially be as high as 3-4% of GDP, or around £70bn, annually. This burden places a strain on company finances, making it harder to invest, innovate, and grow in the UK. That is why the Prime Minister’s announcement of his Government’s intention to cut administrative costs of regulation for businesses by 25% by 2029 is welcome.
Our report sets out techUK’s 10 recommendations to improve the effectiveness of the UK’s regulatory regime. To deliver on this ambition, we focus on four areas: Firstly, adopting a shared growth mindset between industry and regulators; secondly, supporting innovation and market dynamism; thirdly, improving information flows between regulators and industry, and finally; unlocking opportunities in key sectors.
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Digital Regulation Working Group
Join the Digital Regulation Group (DRG) and work with members, regulators and policymakers to tackle some of the most pressing regulatory challenges that cut across AI, privacy, online safety and technologies of the future.

Data Protection Group
The Data Protection Group, a cross-industry collaboration in the UK, aims to foster a robust data compliance environment for consumer trust across markets. It unites professionals and individuals passionate about influencing or understanding data protection in the tech industry.

Public Policy Group
This Group is a forum for senior professionals in public policy, public affairs, and government relations, shaping the tech sector's policy landscape. It fosters discussions on political matters, identifies emerging issues, and works to establish industry consensus on policy developments.
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