All Government policy articles – Page 139
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NewsFisheries bill amendment to enshrine 'fairer' UK fishing rights, says Gove
The government is to table an amendment to its fisheries bill that will oblige it to secure better terms from a trade deal than fishermen currently receive in the CFP
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NewsATM business rates dispute set to reopen following VOA appeal
The retailers involved in the case include Tesco, Sainsbury’s and the Co-op, supported by independent cash machine operator Cardtronics Europe
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NewsVeganuary launches 2019 campaign with call to MPs to go vegan
The charity estimates 300,000 people will sign up in 2019
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NewsEvidence 'not enough' to justify children energy drinks ban
A report by MPs found existing evidence was not enough to justify its plans for a statutory ban on sales to kids.
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NewsAlcopops, wines, fruit ciders hit by duty dilution law change
Duty dilution law will hammer RTDs, fruit wines, fruit ciders and British wines
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NewsPlastic ban 'could do more harm than good' to environment
A group of 40 academics said while a ban on plastics might seem like a step forward, it could result in much greater environmental damage
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NewsEmergency Brexit plans for supplies could last 'months'
Defra secretary Michael Gove admitted food imports from the EU would be allowed to enter without any checks for an indefinite period
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NewsLiving wage report notes 'pressing concern' of wage costs
Report recognises that 75% of convenience retailers are reducing the number of hours that they employ staff for
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NewsBack Brexit deal to prevent food chaos, urge retail leaders
In a bid to persuade politicians to back Theresa May’s deal, the BRC has warned of price increases of more than 40% for some everyday staples
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NewsFood standards enforcement hampered by lack of workers
Authorities in England and Wales were struggling to fulfil obligations under the Food Law Code of Practice, the FSA found
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NewsSupermarkets hoarding space as stockpiling scramble intensifies
Price of storage had risen by 15% per pallet per week in November and was up 8% in the third quarter
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NewsUKWA urges members to push MPs to back Brexit deal
UKWA chief executive Petter Ward warned a no-deal scenario was ‘unthinkable’
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Comment & OpinionBusinesses are backing May’s Brexit deal – but will MPs follow suit?
There was a surreal calm about the Prime Minister today as she urged businesses to support her under-fire Brexit deal
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NewsIndustry leaders warn of Brexit chaos as May's deal flounders
FDF said the majority of food and drink business welcomed Theresa May’s proposals
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NewsNFU hits back at livestock reduction recommendations
The NFU said it was ’disappointed’ to see the Committee on Climate Change recommend reducing livestock numbers
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Comment & OpinionMay’s Brexit deal may be doomed – but it’s what the industry needs
According to reports, last night’s cabinet meeting saw tears, shouting and almost fisticuffs
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Comment & OpinionIf it’s crunch time for Brexit, so too for the UK’s farmers
There’s still uncertainty abound for fmcg companies as May rallies support for the draft Brexit agreement
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News'Complacent' Defra slammed over Brexit planning
Defra had been hampered by “excessive secrecy at the centre of government”, said a new Public Accounts Committee report
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Analysis & FeaturesDo Defra’s plans for 'fair dealing' with farmers add up?
New proposals could see the government intervene in pricing negotiations by giving farmers access to wholesale sales data from processors
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NewsIceland fails to publish GCA code compliance data
British Brands Group report said Iceland had become the first retailer in eight years to fail to provide the required info