All Government policy articles – Page 154
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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…
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NewsHigh strength booze sales remain strong despite local bans
Sales of many high-strength beers and ciders are booming, according to new figures compiled for The Grocer…
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Comment & OpinionMiranda's hard at work as Titania reflects on the reshuffle
As anyone who has worked in PR will know, the amount of time actually spent PR-ing is fairly limited…
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Comment & OpinionNine months is a short time in politics
Exiting his role as secretary of state for environment, food and rural affairs today, Owen Paterson can look forward to spending the next 10 months sniping from the backbenches. His successor Liz Truss, meanwhile, can look forward to a potentially challenging tenure at Defra. Truss has said she ...
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NewsNew report calls for radical shake-up of UK food and farming policy
The UK needs a radically new approach to food and farming policy if it is to tackle the major food challenges of our time, such as food…
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Comment & OpinionMisleading sugar messages are not in public interest
Sir: Action on Sugar member Robert Lustig seems to have failed to read SACN’s recent draft carbohydrate scientific review…