Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

BEIS existed until 2023 when it was split to form the Department for Business and Trade (DBT), the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). Responsibility for national security and investment policy has gone to the Cabinet Office.

Website

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-business-energy-and-industrial-strategy

Ministers

• The Rt Hon Simon Hart MP
  Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury (Chief Whip)
• Marcus Jones MP
  Treasurer of HM Household (Deputy Chief Whip)
• Rebecca Harris MP
  Comptroller of HM Household (Government Whip)
• Jo Churchill MP
  Vice Chamberlain of HM Household (Government Whip)
• Amanda Solloway MP
  Government Whip (Lord Commissioner of HM Treasury)
• Steve Double MP
  Government Whip (Lord Commissioner of HM Treasury)
• Scott Mann MP
  Government Whip (Lord Commissioner of HM Treasury)
• The Rt Hon Andrew Stephenson MP
  Government Whip (Lord Commissioner of HM Treasury)
• Stuart Anderson MP
  Assistant Government Whip
• Joy Morrissey MP
  Assistant Government Whip
• Jacob Young MP
  Assistant Government Whip
• Robert Largan MP
  Assistant Government Whip
• Julie Marson MP
  Assistant Government Whip
• Fay Jones MP
  Assistant Government Whip
• Mike Wood MP
  Assistant Government Whip
• The Rt Hon Baroness Williams of Trafford
  Captain of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms (Lords Chief Whip)
• Earl of Courtown
  Captain of the King's Bodyguard of the Yeomen of the Guard (Lords Deputy Chief Whip)
• Baroness Bloomfield of Hinton Waldrist
  Baroness in Waiting (Government Whip)
• Lord Davies of Gower
  Lord in Waiting
• Lord Harlech
  Lord in Waiting
• Lord Evans of Rainow
  Lord in Waiting (Government Whip)
• Lord Caine
  Lord in Waiting

Petitions linked to this department

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• Allow the sale of 10 cigarettes and 12.5g tobacco pouches
  Open from Tuesday 4th January 2022 to Monday 4th July 2022
  20 signatures

• Require pubs and restaurants to close on Christmas Day so staff can celebrate
  Open from Friday 31st December 2021 to Thursday 30th June 2022
  32 signatures

• Ban non-biodegradable cling film to help the environment
  Open from Wednesday 29th December 2021 to Wednesday 29th June 2022
  49 signatures

• Make it illegal for under 18s to buy or own a mobile phone
  Open from Thursday 23rd December 2021 to Thursday 23rd June 2022
  23 signatures

• Amend Consumer Protection Law to Clarify Airline Passengers' Rights
  Open from Thursday 23rd December 2021 to Thursday 23rd June 2022
  57 signatures

• Publish a strategy setting out when COVID support will be provided to businesses
  Open from Wednesday 22nd December 2021 to Wednesday 22nd June 2022
  150 signatures

• Ban Unpaid Internships lasting longer than 4 weeks
  Open from Wednesday 22nd December 2021 to Wednesday 22nd June 2022
  91 signatures

• Reform legislation that allows plastics to go undeclared on textile labels
  Open from Monday 20th December 2021 to Monday 20th June 2022
  43 signatures

• Hold an inquiry into fuel prices and introduce increased regulation
  Open from Monday 20th December 2021 to Monday 20th June 2022
  201 signatures

• Extend the energy price cap to small businesses
  Open from Friday 17th December 2021 to Friday 17th June 2022
  1,483 signatures

• Remove the minimum earnings threshold for Statutory Sick Pay
  Open from Thursday 16th December 2021 to Thursday 16th June 2022
  30 signatures

• Provide financial support for the Hospitality industry for Winter 2021
  Open from Thursday 16th December 2021 to Thursday 16th June 2022
  222 signatures

• Introduce legislation to make Bereavement leave a statutory right at work
  Open from Wednesday 15th December 2021 to Wednesday 15th June 2022
  22 signatures

• Only allow the sale of Gas Appliances to "Gas Safe" registered engineers
  Open from Tuesday 14th December 2021 to Tuesday 14th June 2022
  1,245 signatures

• Grant an extra bank holiday in England on Magna Carta Day, 15th June.
  Open from Monday 13th December 2021 to Monday 13th June 2022
  456 signatures

• Ban the selling of computer games codes in physical boxes
  Open from Thursday 9th December 2021 to Thursday 9th June 2022
  22 signatures

• Legalise and license sale of pepper spray
  Open from Wednesday 8th December 2021 to Wednesday 8th June 2022
  61 signatures

• Introduce a 12-hour weekly working limit for under 18s in full-time education
  Open from Tuesday 7th December 2021 to Tuesday 7th June 2022
  14 signatures

• Do not introduce mandatory calorie labelling to all menus.
  Open from Tuesday 7th December 2021 to Tuesday 7th June 2022
  2,272 signatures

• Make possession of child sex dolls illegal
  Open from Monday 6th December 2021 to Monday 6th June 2022
  384 signatures

• National bank holiday for Slavery Abolition
  Open from Monday 6th December 2021 to Monday 6th June 2022
  91 signatures

• Ban the sale and use of artificial grass for residential properties
  Open from Wednesday 1st December 2021 to Wednesday 1st June 2022
  10,901 signatures

• Introduce inspections & safety ratings for beauty, nails and aesthetic services
  Open from Wednesday 1st December 2021 to Wednesday 1st June 2022
  93 signatures

• Protect animals! Ban the sales and use of toxic antifreeze
  Open from Thursday 25th November 2021 to Wednesday 25th May 2022
  479 signatures

• Only fund renewable energy projects manufactured in the UK
  Open from Monday 22nd November 2021 to Sunday 22nd May 2022
  67 signatures

• Scrap Sunday Trading Laws
  Open from Monday 22nd November 2021 to Sunday 22nd May 2022
  45 signatures

• Ban noisy fireworks for anything other than public display
  Open from Monday 22nd November 2021 to Sunday 22nd May 2022
  79 signatures

• Make the day after Remembrance Sunday a Public Holiday
  Open from Friday 19th November 2021 to Thursday 19th May 2022
  110 signatures

• Restrict Cat 3 fireworks to professionals & require licences for Cat 2 fireworks
  Open from Thursday 18th November 2021 to Wednesday 18th May 2022
  168 signatures

• Propose and back a global WTO carbon tax at COP 27
  Open from Thursday 18th November 2021 to Wednesday 18th May 2022
  19 signatures

• Ban Glass, Aluminium and Steel food and drink containers
  Open from Wednesday 17th November 2021 to Tuesday 17th May 2022
  21 signatures

• Make the day of Diwali a public holiday
  Open from Monday 15th November 2021 to Sunday 15th May 2022
  17,486 signatures

• Introduce an official Safety Rating system for Nightlife Venues
  Open from Friday 12th November 2021 to Thursday 12th May 2022
  609 signatures

• Ban the use of advertising in virtual and augmented reality
  Open from Thursday 11th November 2021 to Wednesday 11th May 2022
  25 signatures

• DO NOT ban the manufacture, import, sale and use of fireworks
  Open from Wednesday 10th November 2021 to Tuesday 10th May 2022
  18 signatures

• Introduce mandatory carbon footprint ratings for all goods and services
  Open from Tuesday 9th November 2021 to Monday 9th May 2022
  111 signatures

• Introduce a regulator and ombudsman for the courier industry
  Open from Monday 8th November 2021 to Sunday 8th May 2022
  261 signatures

• Introduce Paid Miscarriage Leave
  Open from Monday 8th November 2021 to Sunday 8th May 2022
  42 signatures

• Change the legal age for buying alcohol from 18 to 16
  Open from Monday 8th November 2021 to Sunday 8th May 2022
  30 signatures

• Stronger Legal Framework to Ensure Carbon Neutrality Targets
  Open from Friday 5th November 2021 to Thursday 5th May 2022
  25 signatures

• Make bottom trawling illegal in UK waters
  Open from Thursday 4th November 2021 to Wednesday 4th May 2022
  223 signatures

• Ban unpaid work trials
  Open from Wednesday 3rd November 2021 to Tuesday 3rd May 2022
  33 signatures

• Ban the automatic renewal of contracts
  Open from Monday 1st November 2021 to Sunday 1st May 2022
  20 signatures

• Prohibit employers from requiring staff to be vaccinated against Covid-19
  Open from Monday 1st November 2021 to Sunday 1st May 2022
  232,534 signatures

• Ban the manufacture, import, sale and use of fireworks in the UK
  Open from Monday 1st November 2021 to Sunday 1st May 2022
  14,357 signatures

• Require clubs only sell drinks in cups with one-way flow
  Open from Thursday 28th October 2021 to Thursday 28th April 2022
  90 signatures

• Recognise pets as dependents in rights to time off work for dependents
  Open from Thursday 28th October 2021 to Thursday 28th April 2022
  88 signatures

• Require companies to display environmental rating of the products on packaging
  Open from Thursday 28th October 2021 to Thursday 28th April 2022
  65 signatures

• Protect employees from dismissal & disciplinary action for public communications
  Open from Wednesday 27th October 2021 to Wednesday 27th April 2022
  90 signatures

• Remove VAT from energy-saving products
  Open from Wednesday 27th October 2021 to Wednesday 27th April 2022
  71 signatures

• Ban the use of both glass bottles and glasses in night clubs and bars
  Open from Tuesday 26th October 2021 to Tuesday 26th April 2022
  30 signatures

• Make defibrillators a legal requirement in resturants.
  Open from Tuesday 26th October 2021 to Tuesday 26th April 2022
  38 signatures

• Mandatory bleed control kits and training for establishments serving alcohol.
  Open from Tuesday 26th October 2021 to Tuesday 26th April 2022
  109 signatures

• Ban use and sale of non-silent fireworks
  Open from Monday 25th October 2021 to Monday 25th April 2022
  1,875 signatures

• Require gambling industry to implement a self-exclusion system for FOBTs
  Open from Monday 25th October 2021 to Monday 25th April 2022
  19 signatures

• Ban the sale of needle and syringe sets to individuals without a prescription.
  Open from Monday 25th October 2021 to Monday 25th April 2022
  18 signatures

• Require betting shops to create members-only areas for FOBTs (slot machines)
  Open from Monday 25th October 2021 to Monday 25th April 2022
  57 signatures

• Ban alcohol on TV until after the watershed
  Open from Thursday 21st October 2021 to Thursday 21st April 2022
  61 signatures

• Require licensed venues to introduce anti-spiking policies, and fund training
  Open from Thursday 21st October 2021 to Thursday 21st April 2022
  458 signatures

• Ban the online sale of police uniform and equipment to non-police
  Open from Thursday 21st October 2021 to Thursday 21st April 2022
  41 signatures

• Require food items to display information relating to their carbon footprint
  Open from Wednesday 20th October 2021 to Wednesday 20th April 2022
  66 signatures

• Immediately engage in constructive communication with Climate Protesters
  Open from Wednesday 20th October 2021 to Wednesday 20th April 2022
  28 signatures

• Make it a legal requirement for nightclubs to thoroughly search guests on entry
  Open from Thursday 14th October 2021 to Thursday 14th April 2022
  175,075 signatures

• Ban single use plastic sealant/caulk cartridges
  Open from Wednesday 13th October 2021 to Wednesday 13th April 2022
  25 signatures

• Prepare & deliver a strategy for developing and using Tidal energy in the UK
  Open from Wednesday 13th October 2021 to Wednesday 13th April 2022
  1,056 signatures

• Set a timeline for passing the Registration of Overseas Entities Bill
  Open from Tuesday 12th October 2021 to Tuesday 12th April 2022
  11 signatures

• Ban the sale of goods and services relating to tarot and spiritual readings
  Open from Monday 11th October 2021 to Monday 11th April 2022
  20 signatures

• Extend Maternity / Shared Parental Leave from 12 months to 15 months
  Open from Monday 11th October 2021 to Monday 11th April 2022
  34 signatures

• Make employers that require Covid-19 vaccination liable for vaccine damages
  Open from Monday 11th October 2021 to Monday 11th April 2022
  5,069 signatures

• Ban carrier bags from public display in supermarkets
  Open from Friday 8th October 2021 to Friday 8th April 2022
  33 signatures

• Make backseat airbags a legal requirement in new cars.
  Open from Thursday 7th October 2021 to Thursday 7th April 2022
  152 signatures

• Require all hospitality venues clearly display current prices of all drinks
  Open from Thursday 7th October 2021 to Thursday 7th April 2022
  14 signatures

• Make the first Monday of October a Bank Holiday to mark National Curry Week
  Open from Thursday 7th October 2021 to Thursday 7th April 2022
  59 signatures

• Allow the same cancellation method for online subscriptions and auto-renewals
  Open from Thursday 7th October 2021 to Thursday 7th April 2022
  42 signatures

• Make it illegal to sell rope to under 25s
  Open from Wednesday 6th October 2021 to Wednesday 6th April 2022
  14 signatures

• Require all pet businesses to have a trained pet first aider
  Open from Thursday 30th September 2021 to Wednesday 30th March 2022
  198 signatures

• Make it a legal requirement for employers to offer prayer breaks
  Open from Tuesday 28th September 2021 to Monday 28th March 2022
  49 signatures

• Ban commercial donkey rides and donkey hire
  Open from Tuesday 28th September 2021 to Monday 28th March 2022
  4,264 signatures

• Require all shops and supermarkets to close from 23rd to 26th December
  Open from Tuesday 28th September 2021 to Monday 28th March 2022
  16 signatures

• Return privatised gas, electric and water to public ownership
  Open from Monday 27th September 2021 to Sunday 27th March 2022
  581 signatures

• Retain British Summer Time - don't move the clock back
  Open from Monday 27th September 2021 to Sunday 27th March 2022
  368 signatures

• Make it mandatory for bookmakers to put up screens to protect staff members.
  Open from Thursday 23rd September 2021 to Wednesday 23rd March 2022
  28 signatures

• Require a minimum size for hutches and cages for animals
  Open from Thursday 23rd September 2021 to Wednesday 23rd March 2022
  3,655 signatures

• Require all hospitality venues to provide large print and Braille menus
  Open from Thursday 23rd September 2021 to Wednesday 23rd March 2022
  76 signatures

• Keep metric measurements and do not reintroduce imperial measurements
  Open from Wednesday 22nd September 2021 to Tuesday 22nd March 2022
  307 signatures

• Require businesses to grant free entry to accompanying carers
  Open from Tuesday 21st September 2021 to Monday 21st March 2022
  81 signatures

• Repeal the Trade Union Act 2016
  Open from Friday 17th September 2021 to Thursday 17th March 2022
  2,057 signatures

• Require footwear retailers to set fair prices for disabled people
  Open from Friday 17th September 2021 to Thursday 17th March 2022
  996 signatures

• Opt-out of the UN/ECE Regulation 79
  Open from Wednesday 15th September 2021 to Tuesday 15th March 2022
  93 signatures

• Increase paternity leave to at least 4 weeks fully paid leave
  Open from Tuesday 14th September 2021 to Monday 14th March 2022
  130 signatures

• Require employers pay employees for mandatory work breaks
  Open from Monday 13th September 2021 to Sunday 13th March 2022
  84 signatures

• Require plastic food containers to contain a minimum percentage recycled plastic
  Open from Monday 13th September 2021 to Sunday 13th March 2022
  24 signatures

• Require hospitality venues to publish accessibility information online
  Open from Friday 10th September 2021 to Thursday 10th March 2022
  54 signatures

• Ban unsolicited mail, unwanted marketing material, leaflets and flyers
  Open from Friday 10th September 2021 to Thursday 10th March 2022
  45 signatures

• Require clubs and bars to offer lids with straws for drinks
  Open from Wednesday 8th September 2021 to Tuesday 8th March 2022
  555 signatures

• Ban employers asking job applicants for salary history and current earnings
  Open from Monday 6th September 2021 to Sunday 6th March 2022
  484 signatures

• Introduce laws that require all businesses to respond to every job application
  Open from Monday 6th September 2021 to Sunday 6th March 2022
  14 signatures

• Require all employers to provide space for breastfeeding mothers to express milk
  Open from Tuesday 31st August 2021 to Monday 28th February 2022
  374 signatures

• Make companies legally responsible for accepting and recycling their old goods
  Open from Tuesday 31st August 2021 to Monday 28th February 2022
  39 signatures

• Create a Government manufacturing leadership forum for small and medium firms
  Open from Tuesday 31st August 2021 to Monday 28th February 2022
  19 signatures

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