All Government policy articles – Page 147
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NewsFood and drink action plan targets £3bn boost in exports
Government targeting nine key markets across 18 countries with best potential for export growth
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Analysis & FeaturesAndrea Leadsom hints at no more blank cheques for farmers
Apart from ‘banging the drum’, what’s Defra’s post-Brexit plan?
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NewsRetailers in London face massive business rates increases
Outside the capital most retailers are expected to see reductions when the new rates kick in next April
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NewsFarmers call for Adjudicator-style body to monitor Europe
NFU president Meurig Raymond says UK suppliers need same protection in EU as they get in UK
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NewsDrinks industry angered by late night levy changes
Business leaders warn changes to lase night levy system would make it easier for overzealous fundraising
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NewsGovernment reply to booze advice 'fails common sense test'
Government will stick with the recommended weekly unit intake of 14 units for both men and women
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NewsMicrobeads: MPs call for 'urgent' ban on use in cosmetics
About 86 tonnes of microplastics released into environment every year from facial exfoliants alone, Committee says
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NewsHigh streets minister wants to track down Best Shop on Twitter
Winner of social media competition will scoop £1,000 in advertising credit and trip to Twitter office
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News'We won't discuss junk food promotions' say supermarkets
Supermarkets have warned they will walk away from mooted talks on the childhood obesity strategy
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NewsGroceries Code Adjudicator review delayed by Brexit vote
A spokeswoman for the Adjudicator, Christine Tacon, said she would carry on with “business as usual” in the meantime
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NewsModern slavery taskforce to battle 'evil' of forced labour
Prime minister Theresa May is to set up the UK’s first government taskforce to tackle modern slavery, which she labelled “the great human rights issue of our time”.
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NewsDon't let industry set agenda on obesity, new PM is told
Lessons from the Responsibility Deal have to be learned, The Children’s Food Campaign has said
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NewsGeorge Eustice retains Defra role following Cabinet shake-up
Eurosceptic farming minister expected to play key role in developing post-Brexit food and farming strategy
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NewsAndrea Leadsom becomes Defra secretary in May’s new government
Leadsom replaces Liz Truss, who has been promoted to the role of justice secretary
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NewsHealth groups clash over new Eatwell Guide
20 NGOs released a joint statement in support of the revised Eatwell Plate
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Analysis & FeaturesEU gives glyphosate 18-month extension
The current approval period for the herbicide will be extended until the end of 2017
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NewsRachael Maskell appointed shadow environment secretary
York MP replaces Kerry McCarthy who stepped down over Jeremy Corbyn’s “lacklustre” referendum campaign
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NewsAOS accuses industry of blunting sugar reduction plans
Group claims “multiple sources” have suggested ministers are set to announce plans for a target of a 20% reduction
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NewsFSA set to appeal High Court ruling over DSM exemption for Newby
Newby Foods won a four-year court battle against the FSA over the classification of its meat products earlier this year
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Analysis & FeaturesGlyphosate licence renewal - 23 June's other crucial decision
Next Thursday won’t just see a vote on Brexit. EU member states will also decide the future of glyphosate