All Government policy articles – Page 111
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NewsSuppliers 'would lose £700m a year' in HFSS deals crackdown
The figure is far above the government’s estimate of £175m a year
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Comment & OpinionWhy is the HFSS promo ban moving forward despite flawed evidence?
A report from the Regulatory Policy Committee has cast serious doubt on the government’s evidence behind the proposals
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Comment & OpinionFood is a public good: let's rethink how we preserve and protect it
A strong food system defines national security, says Michael Bell, executive director of the Northern Ireland Food & Drink Association
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NewsBrexit vote failure: FDF calls for Article 50 extension
For a second time MPs were unable to find a majority for any alternative Brexit deal through a series of indicative votes
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NewsFood companies warn of more disruption after Brexit vote
Industry bosses expressed exasperation at the continuing uncertainty
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NewsMEPs back ban on single-use plastics by 2021
European food leaders warned the plans would only work if Europe massively improved its recycling infrastructure
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NewsFood and drink leaders hail potential end to Brexit deadlock
Public health minister Steve Brine resigned after voting against the government
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NewsGovernment backs down over HFSS advert watershed model
Industry had feared changes to the nutrient profile model would rope in ‘undeserving’ products like cereal and yoghurts
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NewsDH proposes pre-watershed ban on HFSS food and drink
The DH also said it plans to target products currently under the scope of the soft drinks tax
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NewsFood and farming leaders slam 'disgraceful' tariffs decision
The government today published the long-awaited details of the UK’s new tariff schedule that would apply in the event of a no-deal
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NewsCharities and FWD urge PM to avert no-deal Brexit food crisis
Children, hospital patients and people in cared-for settings are among the groups most at risk, according to the letter
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NewsPoundland writes to police to ask for knife sale ban backing
The discounter, which banned knife sales last autumn, has written to the National Police Chiefs’ Council for support in its campaign
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NewsRobert Goodwill appointed farming minister by Defra
The MP for Scarborough and Whitby is a former immigration minister
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NewsEustice resigns as farming minister over government Brexit stance
Eustice described the prime minister’s promise to give MPs a vote to delay Brexit as a ‘final humiliation’
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NewsDefra: food industry planning will minimise no-deal impact
The government is warning against consumers stockpiling food, insisting the food industry is sensibly prepared
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NewsGovernment considering 'watered down' version of DRS
Environment secretary Michael Gove said the government was considering two options for DRS
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NewsMeat exports outside EU may not be accepted in no-deal Brexit, warns NFU
Speaking at today’s NFU conference, Minette Batters warned meat exports set to leave the UK next week may not be accepted at their destination
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NewsDefra to pause food and drink consultations as Brexit looms
Environment secretary Michael Gove explained the changes in a letter to food and drink bodies
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Comment & OpinionBrexit tensions are driving a wedge between government and industry
As the UK teeters closer to the brink of a no deal, it’s becoming impossible for the industry to keep a lid on concerns
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NewsMPs urge end to plastic waste exports to developing nations
The call was welcomed by campaign group A Plastic Planet