All Government policy articles – Page 100
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Comment & OpinionA global pandemic is the wrong time for tough US tariffs
The industry is already contending with Brexit, Covid-19 and an impending recession. Now the US wants to remind us things could get worse
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Comment & OpinionBritish farming has more to worry about than cheap US imports
With public debate focused on protecting our own food standards, we risk losing sight of the urgent environmental improvements British production needs to make
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NewsGovernment consultation to investigate unfair practices in dairy sector
Consultation will consider if compulsory supply contracts will be required following spate of price cuts during coronavirus crisis
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NewsOne-metre social distancing and pubs & restaurants to open: industry reacts
Hairdressers, hotels, campsites, outdoor gyms, theme parks and libraries are also allowed to reopen from 4 July
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Analysis & FeaturesCan u-turn on border checks prevent chaos for importers?
Importers have welcomed the turnaround. But will it be enough?
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NewsGovernment extends protections for business tenants until 30 September
The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government has also announced further details of a new ’code of practice’
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Comment & OpinionFree school meals debacle is latest on a list of government cock-ups
The limits on the timescale of the voucher scheme, incredibly, only touch the surface of the true incompetence on show
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NewsReport urges government support for ‘squeezed middle’ food businesses
Some companies face up to 50% of their customer base delaying payments or not paying outstanding invoices because of the crisis
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Analysis & FeaturesFree school meals: how government botched the scheme
With schools closed, millions of children are relying on a free school meals voucher scheme. But the rollout has been chaotic
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NewsFood leaders call for new financial incentives for carbon reduction
FDF report calls for an industry-wide energy net-zero carbon taskforce
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Analysis & FeaturesChlorinated chicken explained: why do the Americans treat their poultry with chlorine?
The prospect of the UK accepting US chicken treated with chlorine in order to secure a lucrative trade deal has got everyone in a flap. But just what is chlorine chicken? And what’s the problem with it?
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NewsIndustry leaders urge extension to emergency retailer delivery hours
FTA said the relaxation of hours had been a key part of the industry’s battle to continue feeding the nation
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NewsFood and drink trade groups urge government to rethink food strategy
The proposals claim successive governments have overseen a gradual decline in the UK’s self-sufficiency
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Analysis & FeaturesCan property code of practice prevent ‘cliff edge’ collapses?
With the end of government’s bans on non-rent payment evictions and winding-up orders imminent, what now for retailers and landlords?
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Analysis & FeaturesDoes new UK tariff policy mean cheaper sugar?
The UK’s new tariff policy is due to come into effect on 1 January, here’s what it means for the sugar industry
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NewsBusinesses claim £31.3bn of government-backed emergency coronavirus funding
Lenders have approved over £31.3bn in funding through government-backed coronavirus schemes, according to new figures from the Treasury
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy won’t the government legislate for food standards?
First the Agriculture Bill dodged the question. Now the Trade Bill is silent on the matter
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NewsCoronavirus: rent code of practice to be introduced for landlords and retailers
The new code is being developed with industry bodies on either side of the talks and would give “clarity and reassurance t…
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NewsCampaigners urge unhealthy food tax as part of new obesity measures
Government plans including new targets on salt and calories have been put on hold during the crisis
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NewsImmigration Bill ‘insulting to Britain’s food heroes’ says British Poultry Council
The BPC hit out at the Bill for continuing to label those now seen as ‘key workers in food… as low-skilled