All Government policy articles – Page 112
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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
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NewsFood trade bodies threaten to rebel in case of no-deal Brexit
The heads of more than 30 trade associations made the extraordinary move in a letter to environment secretary Michael Gove
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NewsGovernment 'failing to act' on processed meat link to cancer
Politicians had failed to react to the link between nitrites in processed meat and cancer, claimed the author of the WHO’s landmark 2015 report
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NewsRetailers sound warning over plans for DRS to include glass
Ministers north of the border are well ahead of the UK government’s plans for a DRS
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NewsHMRC advises businesses on no-deal Brexit border procedures
HMRC has written to nearly 150,000 businesses who trade with the EU to inform them of temporary simplified importing procedures
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NewsMPs kick off new inquiry into business rates fairness
Chancellor Philip Hammond announced plans to introduce £900m of business rates relief to help smaller retailers
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Comment & OpinionPromotions consultation: a burden that won't make an impact on obesity
Government should take a more holistic approach to the obesity battle, says Tim Rycroft, chief operating officer of the Food & Drink Federation
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NewsFood and drink bosses welcome PM's u-turn on settled status charge
The government has promised anyone who had already paid the fee will be reimbursed
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NewsFood & drink industry leaders tell ministers: avoid no-deal 'at all costs'
Food and drink bosses warned that as every day went by companies were spending tens of thousands of pounds preparing for a no-deal
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NewsHealth secretary calls for end to 'nanny state interventions'
Matt Hancock said that too often policies had punished the majority rather than target intervention at the minority in need
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Comment & OpinionPromotions consultation reflects government chaos, not commitment
The way the consultation has been handled doesn’t say much for government’s commitment to public health as a priority
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NewsJunk food promotions crackdown proposal slammed as 'madness'
Government estimates the plan would cost businesses at least £90m a year
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NewsDefra opens £5m food waste fund to applications
The fund is open to organisations that receive surplus food to redistribute to those who have a need in England
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NewsPHE says 'Good Choice' logo could get bigger rollout
The government’s health boffins are said to be using the label as a “toe in the water”
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NewsParents face 'huge confusion' over kids food crackdown
Some of the products being recommended in the push are among those in line to be barred from promotions under PHE’s ongoing review
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NewsGove names Ben Elliot as government 'food waste champion'
The businessman has been appointed by Michael Gove to push forward plans to eliminate unneccessary food waste in the UK
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NewsOver half of government's salt reduction targets met
The first progress report from PHE found retailers made more progress in cutting back on salt than manufacturers
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Comment & OpinionMichael Gove’s recycling proposals are bold – but will industry pay up?
Defra’s long-awaited Resources and Waste Strategy for England is another headline-grabber for Gove
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NewsProducers will pay full cost of recycling under new proposals
DRS will be rolled out in England in early 2023 under the plans, including single-use cups