All Government policy articles – Page 116
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NewsSingle-use plastic tax gets 'overwhelming' support
Chancellor Philip Hammond said there had been an “extraordinary” level of backing for fiscal measures, after the Treasury
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Analysis & FeaturesCan government deliver an 'Amazon tax'? Is it needed?
Philip Hammond is reportedly looking into a tax that targets online companies. What would the impact be on UK retail?
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NewsRetailers call on chancellor to freeze business rates
Latest CPI figures means retailers are facing a near £200m rates hike
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NewsNew Japanese trade deal 'positive' for EU
European food & drink brands stand to reap huge benefits from the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement
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Comment & OpinionSensationalist reporting about the ‘dangers of red meat’ must stop now
It’s not the first time we’ve heard calls for health warnings on red meat, but it’s surprising to hear it from someone advising government
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NewsCan industry stockpile food supplies in a no deal Brexit?
Dominic Raab has said the government would ensure “there is adequate food supply” if the UK crashed out of the European Union without a trade agreement
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NewsBiscuit and cake makers failing to cut sugar, finds report
Action on Sugar is calling for mandatory regulations on sugar levels
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Comment & OpinionWith ministers’ minds elsewhere, industry is leading the way on recycling
With the government distracted by impending Brexitageddon, an ocean of discarded drink bottles is unlikely to be front of ministers’ minds
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NewsEU nations warned to prepare for 'no deal' Brexit
BRC reissued its warning over the consequences for the food industry of a ‘no deal’ Brexit
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News'Risk' recycling sent overseas may be dumped, warns report
The report accused Defra of not doing enough to assess the effectiveness of the recycling system
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Comment & OpinionGove has an opportunity to do something special on waste
I have a message for Secretary of State Michael Gove
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NewsNew government panel formed to 'rescue the high street'
Panel is set to be chaired by Sir John Timpson
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Comment & OpinionIt’s Groundhog Day for UK high streets with yet another review
If it were not that the problems facing the high street were so serious, the announcements from the latest high street minister, Jake Berry, would have been comedy gold
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Analysis & FeaturesAs May's cabinet collapses, is the Brexit dream dead?
Two years on from the referendum, Theresa May appeared to have finally made progress towards Brexit last week
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Comment & OpinionBrexit shambles just means there’s less time to get the right deal
It’s hard to predict what will happen next, but no matter what happens, it’s yet another setback for the UK’s Brexit talks with the EU – which we can ill afford
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NewsDefra fisheries paper set to propose quota system overhaul
The paper, called ‘Sustainable Fisheries for Future Generations’ has been subject to multiple delays
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Analysis & FeaturesDealing with the Donald: how trade war will hit food & drink
Europe and the US have imposed tit-for-tat tariffs on each other - so what effect would a full-blown trade war have?
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NewsDairy UK launches restructure as it gears up for Brexit
The move is part of a shift in strategy to focus on the promotion of British dairy products in the UK and abroad
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NewsScottish government opens deposit return scheme consultation
Respondents will be asked for views on a series of questions including what materials should be collected
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Comment & OpinionF*** business? It’s high time politicians started to address Brexit concerns
Politicians letting off hot air has become the theme of this week