All Government policy articles – Page 13
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NewsUK risks being ‘dumping ground’ as fmcg giants grapple with modern slavery
The UK’s former Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner, Sara Thornton, has called for a tougher Modern Slavery Act
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NewsBig Brother Watch lodges complaint over Asda’s facial recognition trial
The complaint argues Asda is ‘infringing the data rights’ of shoppers
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Comment & OpinionBorder checks relaxation is welcome: now the hard work begins
A skilful game of diplomacy will be required to find allies among EU member states, while Defra must resource its work properly
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat does the EU-UK ‘reset’ mean for food & drink supply?
The UK and EU have agreed to slash red tape, removing the need for SPS border checks. Who will it help, who loses out, and how soon?
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NewsInheritance Tax reform FOI requests turned down by government
Farming groups submitted freedom of information requests to the government asking for clarification on the modelling it used to dismiss alternatives to the ‘family farm tax’ that were rejected
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NewsHorsemeat at risk of entering UK food chain as Horsegate return is a ‘ticking time bomb’
The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers warned of a significant threat to food safety from the paper-based passport system currently used for horse transport
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NewsConfusion reigns over future of fruit & veg border checks following EU deal
Cross-channel fresh produce traders could still face additional border checks from July
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Analysis & FeaturesFood and drink reacts as border checks on EU exports scrapped
The government has reached a 12-year deal that will grant fishing access for EU boats into British waters, with ministers also having nailed down a reduction in checks on food exports to the bloc in return
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NewsUK seafood sector to get £360m fishing growth fund from government
The fund will invest in new technology and equipment to modernise Britain’s fishing fleet, deliver training and skills to back the next generation of fishers, and promote the seafood sector to export
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NewsMedia Bites 19 May: EU reset talks, Chinese vapes and M&S hacking
Controversial “reset” talks between the UK and the EU dominate today’s news, while the M&S hacking fallout continues and Trump tariffs lead to potential Chinese vape surge
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NewsEnvironmental and farming groups call for support as dry weather takes hold
Some farms have seen as little as 20ml of rain over March and April, which is putting crops under strain and limiting grass growth for livestock
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NewsAccess to skilled labour still dominant issue for UK fishing fleet, new report finds
The 2024 Employment in the UK Fishing Fleet Report has revealed less than a quarter of skippers and vessel owners interviewed at the time rated access to skilled labour ‘good’ or ‘very good’
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Analysis & FeaturesWill UK producers benefit from trade deal with the US?
Keir Starmer’s ‘historic’ US deal may be more about avoiding tariff chaos than pushing exports. So what’s in it for the food industry?
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NewsEfra committee calls on government to halt IHT reforms until 2027
A report has called on the government to delay announcing its final agricultural property relief and business property relief reforms until October 2026, to come into effect in April 2027.
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Comment & OpinionWhat India and US trade deals tell us about the new world order
Gone are the aspirations for global free trade under the umbrella of the World Trade Organization, says Ian Wright, partner at Acuti Associates
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Comment & OpinionLet’s move beyond ‘us vs them’ debates on food policy
Food can spark disputes and even riots, but it should unite communities, says Dan Crossley, executive director at the Food Ethics Council
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NewsInnocent Drinks publishes open letter calling for end to fruit & veg ‘deserts’
The letter has called on the government to address the UK’s ‘fruit & veg deserts’ where over 10 million people face significant barriers to accessing fresh produce
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NewsDeposit return scheme bosses launch salvage talks with Welsh government
Last week’s appointment of the UK DMO is said to have provided a fresh impetus for talks
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NewsLabour immigration reforms will pose ‘significant challenges’ to food industry
The proposals could widen talent shortages and up costs for employers in the sector
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NewsFood companies scaling back growth plans as costs rise by up to 10%
Food and drink business have been massively scaling back growth plans as confidence remains at rock bottom, a new survey by the FDF reveals