All Government policy articles – Page 113
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NewsWholesalers cry out for government clarity on ‘nightmare’ school catering
The absence of comprehensive catering guidance from the Department for Education has come under fire from foodservice wholesalers
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NewsCross-party MP group to demand ‘all-in’ bottle DRS
20 MPs are calling for plastic and glass bottles, aluminium cans, cartons, pouches and coffee cups to all be included in the DRS
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Comment & OpinionBen & Jerry’s Home Office row shows the industry is trying to be a force for good
Ben & Jerry’s tweet thread directed at Priti Patel triggered a pile-on, but Unilever is taking positive steps
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NewsPaying half of unpaid rents would save government nearly £7bn in lost taxes, industry leaders claim
Factoring in the impact of unemployment in the wider economy, the cost saving to the government would be even higher, according to the research
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NewsTraffic lights label review mulls front-of-pack health warnings
Ministers are considering adopting elements of a mandatory system pioneered in Chile which uses stark ‘stop’ labels to indicate HFSS foods
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InterviewsHenry Dimbleby Big Interview: The man behind the UK’s food strategy
Henry Dimbleby shaped government policy with his review of the food system. The Leon co-founder talks next steps – and the trouble with Percy Pig
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NewsGovernment rent support still needed to save ‘hundreds of thousands of retail jobs’
A government ‘code of practice’ introduced in June to aid negotiations between landlords and tenants has not helped where businesses simply don’t have the money to pay, according to the BRC
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NewsNew government-backed guide promises up-to-date Covid advice for retailers
The guide, aimed at retailers ranging ‘from department stores to greengrocers’, promises up-to-date information on responsibilities to staff and customers
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NewsGovernment urged to give clarity over business rates to save jobs
Clarity is needed over whether the business rates holiday for retail and hospitality will continue beyond April 2021, say property experts
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Comment & OpinionGovernment has left face masks row for retailers to deal with
Legislation makes it hard for retailers to insist staff wear face masks, but they must insist customers do
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat does Boris Johnson’s obesity plan mean for the food and drink industry?
Promotions and advertising for HFSS food and drink are set to be curtailed. What does it mean for suppliers and pre-existing obesity measures?
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Comment & OpinionWhy an online sales tax isn’t right for the retail sector
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has previously expressed concerns that business rates are effectively penalising high street stores and giving internet retailers an unfair advantage
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Comment & OpinionBoris Johnson’s obesity strategy is bold – but there is still much to be answered
It was a refreshing surprise to see the government actually set out bold plans for obesity
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NewsIndustry divided over plans to consult on alcohol calorie labelling
The Department for Health & Social Care revealed the move today as part of a wider strategy to combat obesity
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NewsGLAA appoints Ziggy MacDonald as interim CEO
Current CEO Michael Rich steps down from the licencing and enforcement body at the end of this week
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NewsMeat suppliers fear collapse in EU sales without haulier agreement
Three-quarters of UK hauliers face being left unable to access the EU
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Analysis & FeaturesChina or US: which is more important for UK food and drink?
US purchases of scotch whisky alone outweigh all food and drink sales to China
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Comment & OpinionA tariff war with China will have serious consequences for food and drink exporters
Beijing has warned of a “resolute response” if the UK imposes sanctions on Chinese officials
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NewsGroceries Code Adjudicator still needed and ‘highly effective’, says review
The GCA will be maintained with funding to continue policing the code, according to the statutory review
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Comment & OpinionAs Brexit transition time looms closer, businesses are set to stockpile again
The lorry-sized hole in the government’s GB-EU border plans is not going to be filled by January