All Government policy articles – Page 2
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NewsCod stock collapse fears trigger ‘do not catch’ advice
The latest scientific advice has advised that there should be a ‘zero catch’ for cod across the North Sea, Irish Sea, Celtic Sea and English Channel next year
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NewsHelp public by helping retail, BRC urges Chancellor
A poll for the BRC found 89% of UK adults wanted John Healey to focus on the cost of living
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NewsRetailers ‘fighting costs with one hand tied’, warns BRC
BRC CEO Helen Dickinson urged Chancellor John Healey to help consumers by pulling back from increasing business rates in Budget on 28 October
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Comment & OpinionCan Defra’s new ‘war room’ prevent the next food supply crisis?
The new Food Preparedness Group is designed to improve collaboration between industry and government in preparing for emergencies
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NewsCranswick raises food security concerns in report showing its economic impact
The business highlighted the country’s lack of self-sufficiency in pork and poultry, alongside bureaucratic hurdles to further development
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NewsRetailers welcome Tories’ pledge to scrap EPR packaging tax
Shadow chancellor Andrew Griffith told the party’s conference in Birmingham the tax had hit companies fighting the cost of living crisis with a huge tax burden
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy Britain’s food supply chains are ‘frighteningly fragile’
After the hottest summer on record, UK food supply is teetering on the brink. What needs to be done to help farmers and secure our food system?
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Comment & OpinionChildren’s yoghurts show why voluntary sugar reduction has run its course
People want stronger safeguards on the amount of sugar allowed in food, says Sonia Pombo of Action on Salt & Sugar
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Comment & Opinion‘Undisclosed AI’ is the next trust trigger for brands
As the EU’s AI Transparency Rules come into effect, the real risk isn’t CPG brands using AI, it’s getting caught hiding it, says Angela Tangas, global CEO at Oliver
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Comment & OpinionA year to go: what industry still needs before DRS goes live
With all the structural pieces in place, the next 12 months must deliver clarity for producers and retailers, says Andy Bagnall, director general of the British Soft Drinks Association
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NewsFuel cost support urged as diesel prices breach £2/litre mark for first time
Supply chain organisations have warned the soaring cost of diesel will drive food price inflation
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NewsVape display ban would cost retailers £3,000 per store, warns ACS
It comes as the Department of Health & Social Care launched a consultation in July, proposing to introduce plain packaging on both vape boxes and devices, as well as a complete ban on the display of vape and nicotine products in shops, as part of its efforts to stop young people vaping
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Comment & OpinionIs food security finally becoming a national priority?
It’s understood senior bosses from across grocery retail and manufacturing have been in secret talks with the government over plans to protect the supply chain from threats caused by geopolitical events and climate change
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NewsRetail paying 72p per £1 in business taxes, finds BRC analysis
The BRC and UKHospitality called on Chancellor John Healey to remove high street retail and hospitality businesses from the business rates high-value multiplier in the budget
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NewsFood boss whistleblowers accuse boards of climate change ‘quick fixes’
In a damning new intervention, a group of snior execs has warned short-term thinking in food industry boardrooms is leading to higher prices in shops and shortages of healthy food options
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Comment & OpinionWhere does UPF fit in the future of convenience food?
Three experts give their take on how concerns over UPFs will shape convenience food
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Comment & OpinionPeople are questioning recycling. Now’s the time to show it’s worth it
Wrap’s research shows public trust in recycling is falling, especially among younger audiences. Proof, not just prompts, is what rebuilds confidence, says Lucy Graham, marketing manager at Wrap
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NewsVape retailers to cut ranges as new duty nearly doubles e-liquid prices
From 1 October, duty of £2.20 per 10ml will apply to vaping liquids, whether they include nicotine or not
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KVI TrackerSupermarket competition keeps food inflation in check despite cost pressures
Retailers absorbed added energy costs through price cuts and promotions in September, according to the latest figures from the BRC-NIQ price monitor
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NewsFarmers left ‘high, dry and desperate’ by SFI scheme closure
The NFU has warned Labour MPs at the party conference that there is a divide between the ‘haves’ and ‘have nots’ in the scheme