All Government policy articles – Page 125
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Comment & OpinionHalloween Brexit tough talk is terrifying for retailers and suppliers
While the British weather looks like it could wreck the summer, politicians are threatening Christmas and new year
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NewsFood businesses warn MPs of Halloween no deal Brexit nightmare
Fruit & veg, chicken products and confectionery could be hardest hit by shortages
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Comment & OpinionScotland is on a food journey - and its government is paying attention
Credit where it’s due, the Scottish government at least has a plan
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Analysis & FeaturesHow are Scottish convenience stores navigating today's challenges?
All UK grocers face challenges, but stores in Scotland have unique burdens to bear. How are they coping?
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NewsFood and farming bodies hit out after migration committee 'ignores' sector
A new report into ’shortage occupations’, where vacancies need to be filled by non-UK workers, had omited the sector, warned the NFU
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NewsDepartment of Health downplays chief medical officer's food tax talk
Comments from Sally Davies “came when she was pressed by an interviewer and pushed into a corner about taxes”
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NewsRetailers agree to government ban on 'junk food' multibuys
The Grocer has learnt retail leaders described the idea as a “sensible proposal”
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NewsExporters pledge to pay for China inspection after Defra refuses
The UK is typically expected to cover the costs of Chinese inspections
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NewsCall for meat tax 'too simplistic', food experts warn
The proposal would be ’too blunt a policy tool’, and needed a more nuanced approach, according to an event convened by the Food Ethics Council
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NewsRetail industry warns Gove of £3bn cost from anti-plastic plan
Talks in Westminster raised concerns over the huge financial impact of producer responsibilities for recycling and the DRS
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NewsPHE forced to move the goalposts for OOH sugar reduction
The Grocer has learnt PHE has ditched the use of a “sales weighted average”
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NewsPlastic straws, drink stirrers and cotton buds to be banned
The only exemptions will be for medical needs or for people with disabilities who need to use plastic straws
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NewsFood and drink manufacturers taking longer on payments than retailers
Analysis by The Grocer found some of the UK’s biggest food and drink companies have longer payment terms and are more likely to pay late
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Comment & OpinionGovernment seems ready to get its hands dirty on food waste
The new Step up to the Plate initiative marks an important milestone in the fight against food waste
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NewsIndustry leaders blast impending plastic tax fiasco
A Treasury consultation on chancellor Philip Hammond’s plans for a “world-leading” tax closes this weekend
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NewsFood waste groups share £4m of government funding
Government is calling on industry to back the UN Sustainable Development Goal 12.3 target to halve food waste by 2030
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NewsTesco renews 'urgent' call for online sales tax
Tesco said it was taking the position despite being one of the UK’s biggest online retailers
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NewsSuppliers 'would lose £700m a year' in HFSS deals crackdown
The figure is far above the government’s estimate of £175m a year
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Comment & OpinionWhy is the HFSS promo ban moving forward despite flawed evidence?
A report from the Regulatory Policy Committee has cast serious doubt on the government’s evidence behind the proposals
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Comment & OpinionFood is a public good: let's rethink how we preserve and protect it
A strong food system defines national security, says Michael Bell, executive director of the Northern Ireland Food & Drink Association