All Government policy articles – Page 112
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Analysis & FeaturesAfter lockdown II, what now for the rent debt crisis?
As the end of protections for tenants looms, retailers and landlords are at loggerheads over what next, and a solution appears no nearer
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Analysis & FeaturesChancellor’s spending review: the industry reacts
Industry figures share their reactions to Rishi Sunak’s spending review and how it could affect jobs and the economy
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NewsShoppers favour front-of-pack traffic lights over Nutri-Score claims Which?
The government consultation on its future labelling plans ended last month
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Comment & OpinionFood industry faces a tough fight against Johnson’s HFSS ads crackdown
Public opinion is likely to be on Johnson’s side, so the industry must make clear, factual arguments
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NewsCovid test & trace boss Mike Coupe announces mass testing trial for food industry
Trials of the testing programme have already been carried out and will be expanded next month
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NewsNew tier system slammed as ‘death knell’ for hospitality by foodservice wholesalers
The tougher tier system will see hospitality businesses in tier three only allowed to operate as takeaways
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NewsIndustry reacts to PM’s announcement shops can reopen from 2 December
BRC chief Helen Dickinson said the move would preserve the economy
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NewsFood suppliers revolt over government plans to ban HFSS advertising
The government launched a six-week consultation on its plans earlier this month
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NewsFood industry fears Brexit ‘worst-case scenario’ is now the reality
The Cabinet Office’s ‘worst-case scenario’ planning forecast up to 40% of trade with the EU could grind to a halt
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NewsGovernment’s wholesaler survey raises hopes of sector specific support
Hundreds of wholesalers took part in the survey on the impact of the pandemic on their businesses
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NewsAHDB facing challenge to funding model with levy ballot
Growers are unhappy with how the board collects and spends their compulsory levies
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NewsUK set to maintain US tariffs in £45m cost to food industry
Brussels imposed a 25% tariff on $4bn of US products last week including chocolate and seafood
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NewsDefra to brief wholesalers on post-lockdown plans next week
Response comes after wholesalers warn lead times must be sufficient for hospitality to restock
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Comment & OpinionAn EU deal may be close, but it makes little difference to preparation efforts
A deal is what the food industry has been waiting and hoping for – but it’s not out of the woods yet
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Comment & OpinionThrough industry collaboration we can weather the Brexit uncertainty
Our new Brexit FAQ website can help with what we do – and don’t – know so far, says the Provision Trade Federation’s Andrew Kuyk CBE
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NewsTesco reopens non-essential areas after shopper backlash
Government guidance is that supermarkets must cordon off ‘non-essential’ areas selling homeware and clothing
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NewsNorthern Ireland customs software ‘at least 12 months away’
Experts have warned it could take until 2022 to roll-out customs systems to all businesses
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Comment & OpinionAntiquated Sunday trading rules need an urgent update
Major grocers have been urging the government to enable stores to open for more than six hours on Sundays
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NewsTrade associations call on government to lift tobacco restrictions
Tocacco wholesalers and retailers fear being left short of stock in lockdown
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Analysis & FeaturesHFSS online ban proposals: the industry and campaigners react
Here is what industry figures think of the government’s plans for a crackdown on online HFSS advertising