Keir Starmer – Page 10
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News
Media Bites 20 February: Farmer protests, Aldi, farm shops
It’s a quiet morning for fmcg news in the papers, with the FT picking up on farmer protests in Europe
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Comment & Opinion
Collaboration or confrontation? FDF calls for campaigns as Labour mulls public health
Last week’s Wes Streeting threat to ‘steamroll’ companies into action on health has pushed the industry to set out plans
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News
Labour considering banning sales of energy drinks to under-16s
The proposal has reportedly been put forward for inclusion in the party’s manifesto
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Analysis & Features
What will a Labour government mean for food and farming?
With the general election drawing near, there’s a blossoming romance between Labour and big business. But where does it stand on the crucial issues affecting food retail and farming?
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Interviews
Minette Batters on ‘rebooting’ as she steps down as NFU president
Batters reflects on six years dealing with Covid, politicians and climate
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News
Health groups in fury over ‘watered down’ junk food ad ban
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) launched a consultation last month over the new regulations
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Comment & Opinion
Is the energy drinks ban battle set to see a winner?
The energy drinks ban always appeared to be overdue, but at least previously there were genuine grounds to dispute the evidence behind it
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Comment & Opinion
Grim food sector forecasts persist, despite government’s upbeat promises
The government’s manoeuvres in recent days – when it comes to the food sector at least – show it is now very much in electioneering mode
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Analysis & Features
Is Supreme Court ruling on delivery riders really a ‘conclusion’?
Riders are not in an ‘employment relationship’, the court has ruled
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Analysis & Features
Is childhood obesity at a tipping point?
Recent figures show a drop in child obesity rates, but strong policymaking will likely be required to ensure there is longevity behind the trend
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Comment & Opinion
Will David Cameron leverage his CV to improve Britain’s trade strategy?
Questions have begun arising about what a foreign secretariat could look like under the former prime minister
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Interviews
Marco Forgione on Brexit, ministers, and surviving global turmoil
The Institute of Export & International Trade head on navigating one of the most challenging periods for global trade in living memory
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News
Labour plans HFSS crackdown as supermarket bosses back calls for mandatory health targets
Asda and Sainsbury’s both told delegates at the party’s gathering in Liverpool they would support new laws to regulate the sales of unhealthy food
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Analysis & Features
What the rest of the world can teach us about deposit return schemes
The future of DRS in the UK is looking bleak – but similar schemes continue to deliver great results abroad. What is the UK getting wrong?
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Reports
What would Labour do differently on HFSS?
Originally, the regulations included a ban on multibuy promotions such as bogofs and TV ads for junk food before 9pm
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Analysis & Features
Why are key British food exports in such steep decline?
Inflation has forced consumers to cut spend, while Brexit red tape has hit SMEs. Businesses are hoping non-EU trade deals make an impact
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Comment & Opinion
Government’s ‘healthy sales’ reporting strategy a positive step, but it’s not all roses
Following a long series of rowbacks and u-turns on the obesity strategy, it comes as a refreshing change to see affirmative action from the government
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Comment & Opinion
Can another big political and health group push rebirth HFSS taxes?
There was a time when Tony Blair was so toxic, because of the war in Iraq, his backing would have been seen as a mixed blessing
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Comment & Opinion
Gillian Keegan reminds us – sometimes – ministers are fighting for industry
Behind the scenes, ministers and civil servants can be vigorously arguing for changes industry wants, says Ian Wright, co-chair of the Food & Drink Export Council
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News
Labour shadow cabinet reshuffle sees new trade and environment ministers
Keir Starmer unveiled a new lineup of shadow ministers on Monday