All Government policy articles – Page 128
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NewsFederation of Small Businesses shifts position on bag charges
The Federation of Small Businesses made a u-turn this week on its call for small businesses to be excluded from carrier ba…
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Comment & OpinionWhy producers need to be ready for the new labelling legislation
The changes to food labelling that come into force in December are to be welcomed if they improve customer confidence…
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NewsBritain's best high street competition a 'gimmick'
The government has been accused by of “tinkering around the edges” with “gimmicks” for best high street…
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NewsResponsibility Deal report queries drinks industry funding
Representatives of an academic body conducting a government-commissioned review of the Responsibility Deal have launched a damning attack on it.
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NewsBritain’s best high street sought in new competition
The government is to launch a competition to find the best high street in Britain, as part of a new branding exercise by high streets minister Brandon Lewis.
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NewsHeart of England Fine Foods goes into liquidation
Heart of England Fine Foods (HEFF) has gone into voluntary liquidation, it was announced today.
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Comment & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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.