All Government policy articles – Page 165
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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…
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NewsSunday trading campaign to use social media to help relax rules
The Sunday trading hours debate looks set to kick off once more…
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Analysis & FeaturesBudget poses fresh questions over government high-alcohol battle
Does the Budget indicate a cosy relationship with brewers and distillers? Or are bingers still in the firing line?…
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NewsHealth chief attacks ‘irresponsible’ supermarket booze promos
The government’s chief medical officer today launched a robust attack on supermarkets, accusing them of using “deplorable” marketing methods on alcohol.
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Comment & OpinionLocal means local
After all the excitement of the Budget last week, it was time for the alcohol industry to get back in the dock.
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NewsDepartment of Health hybrid labelling scares off shoppers
The Department of Health’s new hybrid front-of-pack labelling system is causing huge confusion among consumers…
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NewsBRC and government link to boost jobs for young people in retail
The government and the BRC this week promised to work more closely to try to get young people into careers in retail…
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NewsSatfat report risks undermining reformulation work
Industry leaders have warned over a shock new report about the removal of satfat from food…
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Comment & OpinionPrice wars and The Budget: good news for consumers
Who stands to lose most from this price war isn’t yet clear…
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Comment & OpinionA toast for George
One quirk of Budget Day is that the chancellor is allowed to have a Budget tipple while delivering his speech…
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NewsDrinks industry hails end of alcohol duty escalator
Drinks industry campaigners are celebrating the scrapping of the alcohol duty escalator in this year’s Budget.
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NewsBudget 2014: Osborne scraps the alcohol duty escalator
George Osborne has heeded long-standing calls from the drinks industry to abolish the alcohol duty escalator in this year’s Budget.
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NewsFDF welcomes new Responsibility Deal pledge to reduce salt
FDF welcomes new Responsibility Deal pledge to reduce salt…
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NewsDavid Cameron vows to defend kosher slaughter
David Cameron has insisted kosher slaughter will continue to be protected in the UK, after the country’s top vet called for reform of the process.
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NewsMinimum wage to rise 3% in October, Cable confirms
The minimum wage will increase by 3% from October, the government has announced.
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NewsGorilla statue bags Portas Pilot cash – but most funds still unspent
A £3,800 gorilla statue in Tiverton and £150 gift-wrapping classes in Rotherham were among the items funded by the second round of Portas Pilot spending.