All Government policy articles – Page 158
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Comment & OpinionSunday trading laws: why keep them?
The only sensible change is to let retailers decide for themselves…
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NewsDH abandons plans to restrict HFSS food promotions
The government has dropped plans for a clampdown on the promotion of products high in fat, salt or sugar in stores…
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NewsSunday trading poll reveals 54% of shoppers favour relaxation
A poll for The Grocer has found just over half of shoppers are in favour of relaxing current Sunday trading laws…
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NewsHybrid labelling scheme wins over second wave of suppliers
The government has revealed that a second wave of suppliers have agreed to sign up to its new hybrid front-of-pack labelli…
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NewsFood bank use surges as charities call for action on hunger
Use of food banks for emergency supplies almost tripled in 2013-14, new figures have shown.
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NewsScotch whisky wins extra protection in Australia
Scotch whisky has been given extra protection in Australia from fake products, after the name was registered as a trademark.
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NewsDairy UK and raw milk advocates square up at FSA meeting
Dairy UK has clashed with raw milk advocates over the risk posed by unpasteurised milk…
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy are Sunday trading rules back in the open?
And, as the debate resurfaces, what chance of a relaxation?…
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Analysis & FeaturesIs House of Lords wasting its energy in berating bogofs?
The inquiry led to fresh vilification of supermarkets. Unfair, given the scale of efforts to cut waste…
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NewsFormer NFU boss Peter Kendall to chair AHDB
Peter Kendall, the former president of the National Farmers’ Union, has become the new chair of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board.
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NewsSupermarkets should ditch bogofs in war on food waste, Lords say
Supermarkets must take far greater responsibility for the battle against food waste and move away from wasteful bogof offers, a House of Lords committee has urged.
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Analysis & FeaturesBig business steps in to steer high street rescue mission
Four of big high street names are launching a new phase in the battle to save it…
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NewsHealthy High Streets plan gets big-name backing
A new coalition of government, retailers and business leaders has pledged to create 3,000 new jobs on UK high streets…
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NewsGovernment to press ahead with plain tobacco packs
The government is “currently minded” to introduce legislation for standardised tobacco packs, health minister Jane Ellison told the House of Commons this morning.
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NewsDefra minister: Horse hasn’t bolted on Horsegate prosecutions
Defra minister George Eustice has rejected suggestions “the horse has bolted” on criminal investigations into Horsegate
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Comment & OpinionVaping not aping
Does the e-cig industry need make some changes if it wants to convince politicians it is the bright new future?
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NewsWales weighs e-cig ban in public places and minimum unit pricing
The Welsh government has drawn up controversial plans to ban the use of electronic cigarettes in enclosed public places, and minimum unit pricing on alcohol.
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NewsFrozen food makers hit back at fruit and veg health study
Frozen food manufacturers have blasted a new study on 5-A-Day for “misleadingly” suggesting eating frozen fruit is not as beneficial as fresh.
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Comment & OpinionWhy Steve Parfett welcomes the Budget
In the toughest conditions I can ever recall a budget that does not further harm prospects is a good thing…
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NewsMango shortage warnings as pests cause EU India import ban
Retailers and suppliers may have to look for alternative sources of mangoes in the coming weeks and months…