Jonathan Oxley, CEO of the UKRN, said:<\/p>\n

\u201cThe ongoing issues surrounding COVID-19 are, of course, having a profound impact on the consumers and citizens we serve, on our members, and the sectors we regulate. I\u2019m proud that our members are at the centre of the nation\u2019s response to the crisis.<\/p>\n

The current crisis is likely to have an on-going impact on consumers, companies and public policy in our sectors. In turn this is likely to change the timing and focus for some of our current projects, as well as necessitating new projects.<\/p>\n

We will be keeping our workplan under review and be ready to respond to events. While timescales and details of our work may change, we still expect the priority areas we have identified to remain relevant: firstly, we will continue to focus on vulnerable consumers, working together to understand how best to support them; and secondly, we will focus on ensuring our sectors have the investment they need to sustain and enhance the infrastructure upon which we depend more the ever.<\/p>\n

At this time of national crisis, collaboration between our members on the issues facing the sectors they regulate is more important than ever. Their work with each other and through their continued commitment through UKRN makes regulation more efficient, effective and responsive to the needs of consumers, the economy and the country overall.\u201d<\/p>\n

For more information on the workplan please contact:<\/p>\n