Liz Truss news and analysis – Page 11
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Comment & OpinionWill Defra or DIT come out on top in food standards struggle?
Theresa Villiers is a staunch animal welfare advocate, while Liz Truss is a proponent of deregulation
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat post-Brexit UK free ports could mean for food & drink
Boris Johnson has proposed to open up to 10 ‘free ports’ in the UK after Brexit. Is this a good thing for the food and drink industry?
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Analysis & FeaturesYour country needs you: is UK dairy ready to service the home front?
As Brexit threatens UK food security, is the dairy industry ready to ramp up domestic production?
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Analysis & FeaturesWill ‘trailblazing’ food sector review succeed where others failed?
Henry Dimbleby’s review has a broad remit. But will it survive Brexit, and the passage of time?
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NewsHenry Dimbleby to lead Defra food sector review
The Leon co-founder’s review will form part of work for a new National Food Strategy for England
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Comment & OpinionMichael Gove’s recycling proposals are bold – but will industry pay up?
Defra’s long-awaited Resources and Waste Strategy for England is another headline-grabber for Gove
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NewsTreasury voices doubts over DH promotions clampdown
Sources have revealed “serious tensions” between government bean counters and the Department of Health over the plans
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Analysis & FeaturesCan government deliver an 'Amazon tax'? Is it needed?
Philip Hammond is reportedly looking into a tax that targets online companies. What would the impact be on UK retail?
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Comment & OpinionF*** business? It’s high time politicians started to address Brexit concerns
Politicians letting off hot air has become the theme of this week
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NewsNational Food Crime Unit wins funding for 'upgrade'
The FSA unit will see its headcount grow from 22 to 82 and will become fully operational, with full investigatory powers, from next March
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NewsGreat British Food Unit to face Efra probe
The Unit and its Food is Great campaign will be the subject of Efra’s Brand Britain inquiry
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Comment & OpinionGet real, government – leaving the customs union would be disastrous for food & drink
The government’s decision to leave both the single market and the customs union is an idealistic vision of future trade growth in developing countries that might not even happen
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Analysis & FeaturesAll talk? What can Gove's 'game-changing' council achieve?
The Sector Council is optimistic about Whitehall coughing up cash, but will the new body end up a toothless talking shop?
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Comment & OpinionLong-term food & farming ambitions are sacrificed at the altar of Brexit
Focus will switch to the ’immediate and critical issues for these industries - our negotiation, transition, and readiness for day one as we leave the EU’, says Defra
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NewsGovernment shelves 25-year food and farming plan
Defra cited Brexit-based priorities for kicking the plan into the long grass, adding some of its objectives would be included in the upcoming Agriculture Bill, due in the spring
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Analysis & FeaturesBrexit: brave new world, or stormy seas for dairy?
There is optimism that exports to new markets could open up lucrative possibilities
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Comment & OpinionMichael Gove: The Grocer’s journalists on the new Defra helmsman
The new secretary of state for environment, food & rural affairs has raised eyebrows and divided opinions …
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NewsCity snapshot: Industry welcomes Michael Gove as Defra secretary
Michael Gove has been appointed as Defra secretary in a cabinet reshuffle by Prime Minister Theresa May in a move welcomed by the food and drink industry. Plus, sterling stabilises after crashing on the shock general election result.
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NewsFood and drink action plan targets £3bn boost in exports
Government targeting nine key markets across 18 countries with best potential for export growth
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NewsDefra loses nearly 1,000 staff as government budget cuts hit
Department set to lose 15% of its budget by 2020