The Bottom Line - The Costs and Benefits of Business Regulation
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Few disagree we need business regulations to protect the rights of workers and consumers, ensure markets operate fairly and set standards for a whole host of industries. However, one thing some business owners get frustrated about is the amount of regulation they have to comply with. It's not just that we over-regulate, they also complain that we're slow to regulate too, causing unnecessary and expensive delays. Evan Davis explores the nature of the regulatory landscape in the UK and assesses whether we fairly weigh up the costs and benefits.
Presenter: Evan Davis
Producer: Sally Abrahams & Nick Holland
Sounds: Neil Churchill and Rod Farquhar
Production Coordinator: Katie Morrison
Editor: Sam Bonham
Guests:
John Fingleton: CEO of Fingleton Consultancy
Polly Dhaliwal: COO of Enterprise Nation
David Buttress: Co-Founder of Just Eat
Published on Thursday, 2nd July 2026.
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