All Government policy articles – Page 105
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Back Brexit deal to prevent food chaos, urge retail leaders
In a bid to persuade politicians to back Theresa May’s deal, the BRC has warned of price increases of more than 40% for some everyday staples
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Food standards enforcement hampered by lack of workers
Authorities in England and Wales were struggling to fulfil obligations under the Food Law Code of Practice, the FSA found
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Supermarkets hoarding space as stockpiling scramble intensifies
Price of storage had risen by 15% per pallet per week in November and was up 8% in the third quarter
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UKWA urges members to push MPs to back Brexit deal
UKWA chief executive Petter Ward warned a no-deal scenario was ‘unthinkable’
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Comment & Opinion
Businesses are backing May’s Brexit deal – but will MPs follow suit?
There was a surreal calm about the Prime Minister today as she urged businesses to support her under-fire Brexit deal
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Industry leaders warn of Brexit chaos as May's deal flounders
FDF said the majority of food and drink business welcomed Theresa May’s proposals
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NFU hits back at livestock reduction recommendations
The NFU said it was ’disappointed’ to see the Committee on Climate Change recommend reducing livestock numbers
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Comment & Opinion
May’s Brexit deal may be doomed – but it’s what the industry needs
According to reports, last night’s cabinet meeting saw tears, shouting and almost fisticuffs
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Comment & Opinion
If it’s crunch time for Brexit, so too for the UK’s farmers
There’s still uncertainty abound for fmcg companies as May rallies support for the draft Brexit agreement
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'Complacent' Defra slammed over Brexit planning
Defra had been hampered by “excessive secrecy at the centre of government”, said a new Public Accounts Committee report
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Analysis & Features
Do Defra’s plans for 'fair dealing' with farmers add up?
New proposals could see the government intervene in pricing negotiations by giving farmers access to wholesale sales data from processors
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Iceland fails to publish GCA code compliance data
British Brands Group report said Iceland had become the first retailer in eight years to fail to provide the required info
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Analysis & Features
Can AEOs help you dodge port disruption in a no-deal Brexit?
Looking to avoid post-Brexit port disruption? AEO certification can reportedly ease the flow of trade. So how can companies apply, and is it worth it?
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Scotland likely to go it alone on DRS
Scottish government plans for a deposit return scheme are at least a year ahead of the rest of the UK
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Analysis & Features
Food and drink winners and losers in the 'giveaway' Budget
There were changes to business rates, online taxation, the national living wage and duty
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Comment & Opinion
Chancellor’s Budget plonks wine trade right in it
Freezing duty for beer, (most) cider and spirits but not wine is hugely unfair and deeply damaging
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Comment & Opinion
Hard evidence is much needed in energy drinks policy
A new report found little evidence energy drinks are more damaging to normal children than tea, coffee or cola
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Michael Gove urges food labelling action ahead of review
‘Natasha’s law’ could come into force as early as next summer, he confirmed
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Ban on plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds announced
A ban on the distribution and sale of the items is to be introduced between October 2019 and October 2020
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Business rates to cost retail additional £180m from next year
The latest ONS Consumer Price Index will be used to calculate the business rates multiplier for the next financial year