All Government and Regulation articles
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NewsBird flu housing orders lifted in England and Wales
It means poultry and other captive birds will no longer need to be housed and can now be kept outside, unless keepers are in a protection zone or captive bird monitoring (controlled) zone
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NewsWales risks delaying DRS rollout after administrator rejected
The Senedd has dissolved ahead of elections on 7 May, meaning no DMO can be appointed until after the next government takes office.
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NewsExchange for Change proposes DRS exemptions and grants for indie retailers
Exchange for Change will set aside a total of £60m to provide grants over the first three years of scheme operation
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Comment & OpinionBurnt toast, marmalade and the politics of the EU reset
Given how the UK is in the midst of negotiations on a new sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) deal with the EU, Rothamsted Research’s burnt toast breakthrough is ‘at risk of hitting the buffers’
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy does the UK lag globally on food redistribution?
Distribution of surplus food is one of the topics in the spotlight at The UK Food & Drink Shows this month
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NewsGroceries Code Adjudicator to move under Defra
The government said moving the sponsorship from the Department of Business and Trade would align the regulator’s work with Defra’s wider role
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NewsFarmers facing soaring fertiliser costs urged to share views
Defra has opened a short survey to give farmers the opportunity to share how they have been impacted by the increase in fertiliser prices and if they are changing their farming practices as a result
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NewsGlasshouse growers call for urgent help as higher energy bills come in
Higher electricity standing charges took effect this week, meaning growers are facing millions of pounds of additional costs
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NewsChallenge over precision-bred GMO plants regulation heads to High Court
Environmental advocacy group Beyond GM and others have brought a judicial review against the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Regulations 2025
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NewsFood bosses call for government intervention as inflation forecast skyrockets
Today the FDF released a revised forecast predicting food inflation could rise at more than triple the rate it was predicting in September
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NewsNew Farming & Food Partnership Board pledges to drive growth in British farming
It follows the inaugural meeting of the Farming & Food Partnership Board on 25 March
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NewsFSA warns it lacks resources to become new health regulator
The Grocer revealed earlier this month that the government was planning for the Food Standards Agency to become the policeman of the industry’s war on obesity
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NewsShop price inflation creeps up as Middle East conflict adds to costs
Easing inflation in food – from 3.5% in February to 3.4% in March – failed to offset upward pressure in other areas, according to the latest monthly BRC-NIQ Shop Price Monitor
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NewsScottish salmon farming’s future at risk, MSPs warn
In a public letter to cabinet secretary for Rural Affairs Mairi Gougeon, a Scottish Parliament committee said it was ‘disappointed’ with the ‘progress in future-proofing the salmon farming industry’
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WebinarsDelivering DRS in 2027: Navigating the risks and rewards for c-stores
Retailers have just 18 months to prepare for the UK’s Deposit Return Scheme – and the clock is ticking. Join industry experts to learn from Ireland’s DRS rollout as they tackle the practical challenges facing c-stores, from choosing the right reverse vending machine to turning DRS into a customer loyalty opportunity.
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NewsJust Eat and Pasta Evangelists under investigation in CMA’s dodgy review crackdown
The CMA is investigating the businesses to determine whether they have infringed consumer law.
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NewsRegulation at risk of ‘banning the Saturday job’, says M&S chief
Retail can provide a gateway to employment for those with little experience and an opportunity to grow confidence while learning skills on the job, but has been ‘left out of most visions for economic growth’, said Stuart Machin
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NewsFSA in crunch talks with government to meet SPS deal funding gap
The FSA has warned it requires an increase in funding to implement the EU reset
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NewsNew NPM consultation launches as government ignores calls for delay
A consultation on the new nutrient profiling model was launched by the Department of Health & Social Care this afternoon (25 March)
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NewsSoft Drinks Industry Levy expansion to have ‘extremely small’ impact, IFS warns
Changes would reduce the average per-person calorie intake by just 0.3 kcal per day, according to the IFS