All Government policy articles – Page 134
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NewsE-cigs should be banned indoors, says WHO in tough new report
The burgeoning e-cigarette market faces a powerful new challenge from the World Health Organisation, which today called for tough measures including banning the use of e-cig indoors.
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Comment & OpinionSainsbury's Holborn should not feel Gaza conflict pressure
In recent days we have seen a spike in shop protests, store invasions and boycotts of Israeli or kosher products…
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Analysis & FeaturesAs protestors descend on stores what should supermarkets do?
Sainsbury’s forced to apologise as store manager pulls kosher lines during pro-Palestinian protest…
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat the Russian export ban means for UK food and drink
Less than 1% of British food exports go to Russia, but restrictions could still have serious knock-on effects on UK prices…
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Comment & OpinionIndependent retailers are as responsible as the multiples
There has been a great deal of use, particularly by government, of the term ‘responsibility’ recently…
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NewsJuiceburst readies ‘schools approved’ soft drinks range
Juiceburst has announced the launch of a “schools approved” range of soft drinks ahead of upcoming government legislation.
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NewsPlanning system blasted as 'rudderless' by ACS
The government and local councils are not taking the ‘town centre first’ planning policy seriously enough says ACS…
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NewsPlain tobacco packs consultation: health groups and traders respond
The government’s consultation on draft regulations for plain tobacco packs closes today. Here’s what traders and health groups had to say.
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NewsRetailers could lose out under Riot Act reform, warns ACS
Small retailers hit in future by riots such as those that took place in the summer of 2011 may lose out on compensation if their turnover is too high, the ACS has warned.
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Analysis & FeaturesWill new manuka honey guidelines rein in the cowboys?
The industry has mixed views on the voluntary proposals…
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NewsCampaigners petition the PM against plain tobacco packaging
Campaigners opposed to plain tobacco packaging have submitted more than 50,000 protest letters to the PM…
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NewsWorld War I: The Grocer's editorial on the outbreak of war
Britain’s declaration of war on 4 August 1914 was discussed in measured tones by The Grocer’s editorial of the following issue, 8 August 1914, reproduced here in full.
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Comment & OpinionSugar tax supporters must heed Europe’s lessons
Doubtless calls for a sugar tax will soon be back. But there are clear signs that they are a political minefield for any government foolish enough to bring them in.
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Comment & OpinionChris Elliott's food fraud report must face no more delays
Horsegate may seem a long time ago, but it doesn’t take much to reignite public concern…
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NewsEnglish schools flunk sustainable fish ‘end of term’ report
Just 14% of England’s 4.3 million primary school children are currently being supplied with sustainably sourced fish, research by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has revealed.
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NewsHigh streets enjoying convenience retail resurgence, report claims
High streets are experiencing a “retail resurgence” due to the convenience culture sparked by austerity Britain, a government report claimed today.
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NewsSugar campaign 'has hampered Responsibility Deal salt cuts'
The campaign against sugar has diverted resources from efforts to reduce salt in food, ministers have been told…
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NewsLondon supermarkets sign up to anti-obesity push
Supermarkets in London have agreed to take part in a clampdown on obesity, which could include layouts being changed…
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NewsNFU 'delighted' at government public sector sourcing pledge
Farmers have welcomed a government commitment to buy British-sourced produce – and potentially help the UK food industry be £400m-a-year better off.
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Analysis & FeaturesTax paid by companies more important to shoppers than ethics
Company tax arrangements are more important to consumers than Fairtrade and the environment, new research has found…