All Government policy articles – Page 13
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NewsMedia Bites 3 October: Oil prices rising amid Middle East crisis, BoE governor Bailey points to rate cuts
Fears of all-out war is contributing to an ongoing ‘supply chain’ squeeze, which could ultimately drive inflation, The Guardian reports
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NewsPost-Brexit ‘not for EU’ labels will not apply to Great Britain, government confirms
The government will not be extending the controversial post-Brexit requirements to Great Britain
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NewsNew legislation for precision breeding announced to boost food security
Food security minister Daniel Zeichner said he would press ahead with gene editing legislation
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NewsNew estimates of EPR costs issued by Defra
In the case of each material, the higher estimated cost has reduced compared with earlier estimates in August
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NewsOver £500m of British beef exports ‘under threat’ ahead of EU deforestation law
The EU’s anti-deforestation laws come into place at the end of December
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NewsMPs urge Asda to end ‘gender discrimination’ of workers
Last week, protests were held outside the Manchester Civil Justice Centre, where the case began and is expected to last for three months
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Comment & OpinionDitching GB-wide ‘Not for EU’ labels is the sensible decision
These ‘not for EU’ labels were never just about food, or trade, or biosecurity, says international trade editor Maria Gonçalves
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NewsGB-wide ‘Not for EU’ labelling requirements on meat and dairy to be postponed
The government will only introduce GB-wide ‘not for EU’ labelling if there is a drop-off in supply of specific products to Northern Ireland
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NewsTesco launches career clinics to help ‘lost workforce’
More than half (56%) of people surveyed in a poll of more than 1,000 jobseekers by the body said they didn’t feel equipped to compete in the job market
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Comment & OpinionThe new Efra Select Committee head is shrewd, radical – and cunning
My guess is Alistair Carmichael will also use his committee to hold Labour to account on policy on rural affairs, says Ian Wright, co-chair of the Food & Drink Export Council
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NewsFood trade with EU slumps by as much as 69% amid calls for ‘urgent policy interventions’
The agrifood sectors have suffered ’the most significant adverse Brexit impact’, a study by Aston university revealed
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Comment & OpinionFast food is targeting youth, but local leaders have their hands tied
The government has proposed updates to the planning system that would allow local councils to restrict the opening of hot food takeaways near schools, says Katharine Jenner, director of Obesity Health Alliance
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Analysis & FeaturesChina-EU trade war: what UK food and drink stands to gain… and lose
Tensions between Beijing and Brussels are running high – and UK pork and alcohol suppliers are watching with bated breath
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NewsMeals & More calls on government to tackle children’s ‘holiday hunger’
The charity wants to see the current funding extended to support children living in poverty
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Comment & OpinionGovernment must think twice about adding costs to businesses
I implore the government to take their time and consider the reality of increase wages, says Dr Jason Wouhra, CEO of Lioncroft Wholesale
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Comment & OpinionDarzi report could push Labour to regulate beyond HFSS
Lord Ara Darzi’s report claims the prolific backtracking and u-turns of the previous government have contributed the childhood obesity crisis
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NewsEU’s strict new packaging and recycling laws ‘could apply to Northern Ireland’
Businesses trading in NI could face higher costs if the EU’s new packaging and recycling rules apply there
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NewsHenry Dimbleby takes National Food Strategy ‘on the road’ with new government consulting arm
Bramble Intelligence launch follows the setting up of Dimbleby’s Bramble Partners investment firm in January
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News£358m Tory underspend on farming a ‘kick in the teeth’, says NFU
The shortfall could impact on the UK farm sector’s plans to hit its 2040 net zero target, the NFU said
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NewsEngland set for third worst harvest ever, new research finds
Analysis by the Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit said the impact of bad weather would make the UK more dependent on imports