All Government policy articles – Page 115
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Analysis & FeaturesAs 'no deal' Brexit looms, can Defra withstand the pressure?
A devastating NAO report paints a picture of an overwhelmed Defra
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NewsFSA slams 'misleading' reports about adulterated meat
Hancock accused news outlets of twisting the truth surrounding the findings of this month’s BBC investigation
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NewsAgriculture bill given cautious welcome
The bill would deliver a ‘green Brexit’, said Michael Gove and ‘take back control for farmers’
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NewsAgriculture Bill to 'liberate' UK food sector, claims Gove
The new Bill will be published later today and would allow the UK to ‘take back control for farmers after almost 50 years
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NewsPHE 'risks demonising food with junk classification change'
Industry leaders have called on Public Health England to re-think its proposed shake-up of the Nutrient Profiling model
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NewsSoft drink suppliers set out plan to eliminate plastic waste
The roadmap comes via the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership’s Future of Plastic Packaging initiative
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NewsSeasonal Agricultural Workers Scheme pilot gets go-ahead
The two-year trial will see 2,500 non-EU workers into the UK for up to six months
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NewsConcerns over Scottish government alcohol licence fee plans
ACS warned the new system would place unnecessary extra costs on retailers
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Comment & OpinionNow is the time to make food production an economic priority
Home-produced British food must remain available to all budgets, while also allowing British farmers to play a full role in Britain’s economic future, says NFU president Minette Batters
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NewsNFU accuses government of 'failing' on drought measures
The organisation has hit out at Defra for the “little government action” it has taken since the drought, despite commitments by environment secretary Michael Gove
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NewsDefra launches review into future of the AHDB
The 10-week review will consult industry and ‘examine the continuing need for AHDB and the statutory levy’
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Comment & OpinionPlans for a HFSS promo ban will have enormous implications
The wording of the plan so far has been incredibly vague
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NewsSingle-use plastic bag charge to be extended and increased
Businesses with fewer than 250 employees will no longer be exempt from the charge…
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NewsFDF figures show UK 'outshone' by rivals in non-EU exports
Figures also point to UK’s huge reliance on exports to the EU
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Comment & OpinionA 10p plastic bag tax? Industry is way ahead of ministers here
Some are said to be concerned that the move looks like profiteering
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NewsPlastic bag tax set to rise to 10p for all retailers
Plastic bag sales in England’s biggest seven supermarkets have dropped by nearly 90% since 5p charge introduction
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News'Back door' food promotions clampdown slammed by industry
Government is expected to add a promotions ban to the existing Food Safety Act
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Comment & OpinionRaab reassures but with 'no deal' there are no guarantees
This week’s technical notices provide little to calm nerves and help businesses prepare for ‘no deal’
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NewsOrganic food suppliers 'face EU export ban' in no deal Brexit
Defra said it was determined to help organic producers flourish in the event of a no deal
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NewsIndustry leaders call for 'urgent clarity' over exports plans
The response comes to a new government export strategy that was unveiled this week