All Government policy articles – Page 121
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Comment and OpinionRates reform dashed
Westminster has been accused of being a zombie government of late and, certainly, there was little sign of ministers springing to life to tackle the issue of business rates reform yesterday.
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NewsWelsh farmers welcome action plan for food and drink industry
Welsh farmers have welcomed the launch of the Welsh government’s strategic plan for the food and drink industry.
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NewsMinisters reject wholesale changes to business rates system
The government has strongly rejected calls that business rates are not fit for purpose and should be replaced with a new system.
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NewsSoft drinks are 'low hanging fruit' says new DH report
The Department of Health (DH) has highlighted fizzy soft drinks as “low hanging fruit” in its battle to reduce the nation’s sugar intake.
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NewsCo-op, M&S and Boots send high street support for 29 towns
Leading retailers and businesses are to give their support to 29 towns in the latest stage of high street rescue efforts…
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NewsAction On Sugar renews attack on ‘shocking’ sugary drinks
Action On Sugar today launched a new attack on the “shocking” sugar content of fizzy drinks.
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Comment and OpinionSugar - a taxing issue
The headlines on sugar are not about to go away - but is a ‘sugar tax’ really on the cards?
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NewsMeat tests in East Midlands reveal undeclared blood and offal
Blood and offal is being illegally mixed into meat products without being declared on the label, researchers have claimed…
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NewsNo use of PAP for fish feed one year after ban lifted by EC
No UK feed manufacturer has so far opted to use processed animal protein in fish feed, according to the FSA…
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Comment and OpinionWe need clearer targets on sugar
New research from Which? has highlighted that sugar levels can be surprisingly high in some ready meals…
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Comment and OpinionThe only 'local' is planetary in today's food system
EU elections have reminded mainstream politicians of public anger at perceived loss of local and national controls…
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Analysis and FeaturesIs appetite waning for the Responsibility Deal?
Signs are emerging that both government and industry are growing sick of the Responsibility Deal…
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NewsDH weighs up sugary drinks 'tax' in new talks with industry
The Department of Health met industry leaders and health groups to thrash out plans for a new sugar reduction strategy…
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NewsQueen’s Speech ducks plain packs for tobacco
Legislation to introduce plain packaging for tobacco products was conspicuous by its absence in the Queen’s Speech today.
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NewsTrading Standards rejects proposals for new copycat powers
Brand owners’ hopes for new legal powers to fight copycats have been dealt a blow.
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Comment and OpinionResponsibility Deal needs a big picture
The latest update on the Responsibility Deal reveals some impressive pledges - but it needs to shout louder.
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NewsResponsibility Deal update: Who has pledged what?
More than 390 companies have set out the steps they are taking under the Responsibility Deal to reduce salt, calories and alcohol units in food and drink.
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Comment and OpinionEurope's new faces
What can the food and drinks sector expect from the new European Parliament?
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NewsPoultry producers welcome delay to rule change on stunning
British poultry producers have welcomed Defra’s decision to halt the implementation of tough new EU rules on pre-slaughter stunning.
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NewsHalal meat: shoppers won't pay more to avoid it
The vast majority of UK shoppers are not prepared to pay more to ensure they do not eat halal meat, research indicates…