All Government policy articles – Page 129
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Comment & OpinionBudget shows ministers are not underestimating the impact of coronavirus
If ever there was a Budget not intended for the “long term” this was it
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NewsWTO rules could force UK to accept food imports produced to lower standards
The UK would find it “very challenging” to restrict imports based on food standards from next year, an NFU director has confirmed. Although the government can negotiate restrictions as part of a free trade agreement, Nick von Westenholz, NFU director of EU exit and international trade, said ...
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NewsCoronavirus outbreak threatens EU trade talks, says Gove
The government has received indications from the EU that it wishes to postpone negotiations
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NewsBusiness rates system means poor regions are subsidising London, claims BRC
In its latest call for radical reform in tomorrow’s Budget, the BRC said the government’s own figures showed the scale of …
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NewsChancellor urged to introduce business rates relief for coronavirus-impacted retailers
Property firm Colliers wants ‘discretionary rate relief’ to be funded by the government centrally
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NewsCalls for carrier bag charge to be dropped as part of coronavirus fight
The Grocer understands the proposal was made by a leading supermarket boss yesterday
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NewsCoronavirus: government agrees to temporarily scrap delivery curfews
It said the move would help ease temporary shortages caused by panic buying
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Comment & OpinionCoronavirus: industry needs sensible support from politicians, not soundbites
Matt Hancock’s reassurance was short-lived as Defra was forced to play catch-up on industry talks
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NewsMeasures to protect ATMs and access to cash to feature in Budget
Plans could include a more effective system of moving cash around the country
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NewsFood industry hits out at ‘very slow’ government coronavirus response
The Food Chain Emergency Liaison Group is meeting today for the first time since the outbreak
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Analysis & FeaturesCan a land value tax save the high street?
Opponents would rather see swift reform of the existing system, reducing the burden for retailers
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NewsIndustry calls on chancellor to rethink plans for plastic tax
In a letter to the Chancellor, the FDF warned the planned tax was a ‘blunt approach’ which punished all manufacturers
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NewsNew coronavirus advice for businesses ‘doesn’t go far enough’, warns industry
PHE advises businesses against the wearing of facemasks to try to stop the spread of coronavirus
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NewsSalt study leads to calls for mandatory reduction targets
Food companies have warned draconian new salt reduction targets will be “impossible” to hit
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Comment & OpinionNew immigration policy will punish British food businesses and consumers
Exacerbating the industry’s labour crisis will inevitably lead to food price rises
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NewsCheap foreign labour crackdown plan slammed as ‘disastrous’ for food and drink
The government has told businesses they must adapt to employ higher-paid workers from the UK and invest more in automation
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NewsRetail property group Revo joins calls for business rates overhaul
Revo is demanding an immediate reduction in the tax, which has risen from 34% to 50% of rateable values since 1990
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NewsLogistics bosses welcome scrapping of Operation Brock lorry park project
Logistics bosses have welcomed the government’s decision to scrap plans for an off-road lorry park in Kent, originally intended to deal with post-Brexit border disruption. However, both transport companies and retail leaders are calling for urgent action to ensure the ports are ready for the end of ...
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NewsUKHospitality demands business rates reform in upcoming Budget
The group said tens of thousands of jobs would be in jeopardy if the government failed to act
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NewsBrexit stockpiling for 1 January will be ‘impossible’, says BRC
BRC’s new report said food and drink companies could face ‘disastrous’ new tariffs, gridlock at the ports and a mountain of new paperwork