Liz Truss news and analysis – Page 14
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NewsUK to trial food crime unit... but FSA must fund it
The UK is to get a dedicated food crime unit to better protect itself against criminals infiltrating the food industry…
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NewsExtra €30m to help agricultural suppliers hit by Russian embargo
An additional €30m of EU funding is being ploughed into a promotion programme for agricultural products affected by the Russian trade embargo.
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NewsUK must fight food crime, says final Elliott report
Food crime is happening in the UK and the government needs to set up a dedicated food crime unit, Professor Chris Elliott has said in his final report on the food supply chain.
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NewsDefra publishes new CAP reforms guidance
Defra has published new guidance for farmers on the implementation of reforms to the Common Agricultural Policy.
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Comment & OpinionNine months is a short time in politics
Exiting his role as secretary of state for environment, food and rural affairs today, Owen Paterson can look forward to spending the next 10 months sniping from the backbenches. His successor Liz Truss, meanwhile, can look forward to a potentially challenging tenure at Defra. Truss has said she ...
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Defra minister Owen Paterson replaced by Liz Truss in cabinet reshuffle
Owen Paterson, secretary of state for environment, food and rural affairs, has been replaced in David Cameron’s cabinet reshuffle.