All Government policy articles – Page 14
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NewsEV charge point policy a big opportunity for retailers, government says
‘Immediate changes’ will allow larger EV charging hubs to be signposted from major A-roads for the first time
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NewsWelsh government’s Sustainable Farming Scheme still concerning farmers
Earlier proposals for the subsidy scheme had led to a series of farmer protests across Wales
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Comment & OpinionDoes the new Food Strategy lack real Treasury commitment?
Sources close to the process suggest a reluctance from Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves to give the go-ahead to the investment that will be needed to back up the strategy
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Comment & OpinionThe Good Food Cycle will build a healthier, more resilient food system
Britain’s food story is one of heritage meeting innovation, says minister for food security & rural affairs Daniel Zeichner
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Promotional FeaturesThe growing appeal of Australian red meat for retailers
With a focus on quality, sustainability and supply chain resilience, Australian exporters are seeking to become a more prominent presence in the UK’s premium meat sector.
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NewsSexual harassment ‘endemic’ in food and drink sector, says Unite
A third of women in the food, drink and agriculture sectors said they had been sexually assaulted in the workplace, claims new research from trade union Unite
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Analysis & Features10-year health plan: the big questions for the food industry
What will the mandatory reporting and targets look like? And what about the new ‘healthy food standard’?
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Comment & OpinionNHS 10-year plan ignores the UK’s alcohol ‘health emergency’
The long-awaited 10-year Health Plan was the first big test of the new government’s commitment to tackling alcohol harm
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NewsLavazza warns EDR will be ‘very tough’ for coffee producers
The Italian coffee giant’s chairman Guiseppe Lavazza said the European Deforestation Regulation would lead to tight supply and price hikes
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NewsUK-wide deposit return scheme to go ahead after Wales backs down
The Welsh government has agreed to accelerate its plans for a deposit return scheme, keeping hopes alive of a UK-wide 2027 rollout
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NewsNFU calls for ‘no more concessions’ with US on trade
The US has voiced interest in securing further concessions on access to UK agrifood sectors
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NewsApple orchards 'could halve in 12 years without action'
The caution was issued by British Apples & Pears, which revealed the number of apple orchards in the UK could halve in just 12 years unless action is taken
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NewsMPs and peers call for government ban on male chick culling
The letter has called on the UK government to mandate the use of in-ovo sexing technology
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NewsAlcohol duty burden ‘restricting’ investment in scotch whisky – SWA
Three-quarters of suppliers said they were planning to rein in UK investment or spend overseas instead
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NewsNFU warned government of CO2 gas supply vulnerability in February: Tom Bradshaw
With the US trade deal threatening production, the NFU president has suggested government was ignorant to the ‘strategic vulnerability’ of gas supplies
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NewsFarmers offered £150m Capital Grants to help boost profits
It funds a wide-range of on-farm projects – from tree planting and flood prevention to improved slurry storage and water filtration
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NewsTax junk food ad budgets to fund healthy food marketing, says Justin King
The law should be called ‘King’s Law’ after former Sainsbury’s CEO Justin King, said ex-health tsar Henry Dimbleby
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NewsThe Felix Project calls for food redistribution to be included in SFI
A study commissioned by the charity found between 180,000 and 270,000 tonnes of farm surplus could be redistributed
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NewsMedia Bites 3 July: Greggs, Rachel Reeves, farming fears
Gregg’s profit warning features heavily across the nationals, as does Rachel Reeves.
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NewsScotch whisky secures GI status in Argentina
The legal protection follows six years of collaborative work between Defra, the Department for Business and Trade and industry associations