Liz Truss news and analysis – Page 2
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NewsLabour pledges to pursue fewer but better deals in new trade strategy
Labour’s shadow secretary for business and trade Jonathan Reynolds criticised the government’s ‘scattergun’ strategy
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Comment & OpinionCan Steve Barclay navigate Defra from mess to environmental success?
Some of those who were baying for the blood of Defra secretary Thérèse Coffey might be thinking of the old adage ‘be careful what you wish for’
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NewsThérèse Coffey leaves Defra amid Sunak reshuffle
Coffey’s period as Defra chief has included a high-profile clash with farmers
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Comment & OpinionDo kids care enough about smoking for Rishi Sunak's plan to make a difference?
Kids aren’t smoking any more. Not really
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Comment & OpinionMinette Batters transformed the NFU into a fearsome fighting force
When Batters raises an eyebrow in the direction of Defra, senior officials move fast to assess and mitigate the damage, says Ian Wright, co-chair of the Food & Drink Export Council
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NewsMedia Bites 29 September: AG Barr, Pret a Manger, Amazon
AG Barr’s half-year earnings have soared thanks to recent takeovers and a rise in soft drinks sales
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NewsFood safety fears raised over NZ beef entering UK
The New Zealand and Australian FTAs were the UK’s first major post-Brexit trade deals
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Analysis & FeaturesHow Defra’s omnishambles has plumbed new depths
In scenes straight out of TV’s The Thick of It, Defra has seen IT and infrastructure woes, repeated policy failures and a revolving door of ministers. What happened and can the department recover?
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NewsEnvironment group kicks off legal action over Australia trade deal climate impact
Campaigners claim the government’s environmental impact assessment of the Australia trade deal was ‘inadequate’
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NewsEgg sector warns of battery egg import threat from Pacific trade deal
The UK government had ignored calls to give eggs Sensitive Product Status in the trade deal, which would maintain tariffs on imports of eggs produced to lower standards
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NewsExporters pray for boost as Australia and NZ trade deals kick off
Food and drink trade between the UK and Australia & New Zealand has fallen in recent months
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NewsGovernment declared ‘not fit for purpose’ over price cap plan
Supermarket and supplier bosses are understood to be fuming over the plans, which were leaked to the Daily Telegraph at the weekend
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Comment & OpinionSummit seasonal worker pledge lays bare government rift on immigration
Of the 70 or so industry bigwigs to attend Rishi Sunak’s food summit, many have expressed unexpected feelings of positivity
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NewsSeasonal worker scheme extended for another year
The pledge came as part of a wide-ranging package of support for the sector
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NewsTesco tries to calm suppliers in row over fulfilment fee
Tesco has not withdrawn its plans and new details emerged suggesting the cost to branded suppliers could be higher than originally outlined
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NewsRishi Sunak ‘majorly oversold’ Windsor Framework, say food businesses
The new Northern Ireland Brexit deal has ‘major limits’ according to industry
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NewsFood and drink M&A activity edges up in Q4 as market shows ‘green shoots’
Food and drink deals ticked up in the fourth quarter of 2022, boosting hopes dealmaking will rebound in 2023 after economic turmoil effectively froze the market last year
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Comment & OpinionStarmer impresses farmers with NFU Conference appearance
Keir Starmer became the first Labour leader to attend the conference in a decade, pledging changes to trade and veterinary agreements
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Analysis & FeaturesExplained: How new energy support works and who’s eligible?
A two-tier energy support package will come into force on 1 April. But it has already come under fire for ignoring the difficulties faced by many energy-intensive businesses
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Comment & OpinionWill the new Department for Energy Security better support food and drink businesses?
The new department, headed by Grant Shapps, is the most eye-catching move in the PM’s mini reshuffle