All Government policy articles – Page 31
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NewsCMA could investigate supermarkets for alleged cost of living profiteering
Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey called for the CMA to launch probe, claiming supermarkets had a case to answer
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NewsSuppliers welcome new bill to curb Amazon buying power
Draft legislation aims to ensure fair competition in digital markets dominated by a handful of major players
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Comment & OpinionOn Earth Day, let's work to reduce meat consumption
Government should invest in public awareness campaigns that promote plant-based diets, says Jonathan Petrides, founder of Allplants
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat does the new underage vaping clampdown need to do to work?
Government is seeking evidence and boosting Trading Standards
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NewsRecycling reforms: supermarkets tell Thérèse Coffey to go back to drawing board
Retailers have set out six key areas they say need to be changed to prevent EPR being a failure
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NewsDRS delay: companies call for tens of millions in compensation
Companies are demanding compensation after the plans were shelved for a third time
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Comment & OpinionLet’s use Scotland’s DRS delay to avoid ‘omnishambles’ of separate schemes
It’s looking like a fair bet we’ll never get to see 20p deposits on drinks containers in the UK
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NewsAHDB horticulture board replacement launches
Five members of staff from AHDB joined HCP on 15 April and the transfer of relevant information and residual levy funds have also been agreed with AHDB
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NewsScotland’s deposit return scheme: industry reacts to delay
The launch of the UK’s first deposit return scheme (DRS) has been delayed until at least 1 March next year
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NewsScottish government ditches booze marketing clampdown
Retail leaders had warned shops could have been crippled by plans under a consultation launched in November
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NewsCrown Commercial Service clarifies public sector procurement plans
The initial plans were widely criticised over fears that regional wholesalers currently supplying public institutions could be frozen out
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NewsDeposit return scheme delayed until next year
First minister Humza Yousaf told Scottish parliament the move would give businesses extra time to prepare for the introduction of the scheme
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Comment & OpinionEurope must speed up the route to market for novel food technologies
Food innovations are crucial to feeding a growing population in a healthy and sustainable manner, says Sue Garfitt, CEO of The Protein Brewery
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NewsEgg sector urged to remain vigilant as bird flu restrictions end
The outbreak has resulted in more than 1.3 million egg-laying hens being culled
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NewsVape flavour and display bans being considered by government
Industry input sought on how the appearance and characteristics of vapes, and their marketing and promotion, may attract children
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NewsNorwegian salmon prices continue to soar
Rising costs and reduced volume have pushed up prices of Norwegian salmon, which accounts for almost half of UK supply
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NewsBiden says NI Brexit deal is ‘top priority’ during Belfast trip
Prime minister Rishi Sunak was reportedly hoping president Biden’s Belfast visit would help garner DUP support for his post-Brexit deal
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News‘Enforcement squad’ to crack down on underage vaping
The squad will be led by Trading Standards and will share intelligence with regional networks and local authorities
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NewsEnvironmental plans could add to price pressure, warns Aldi boss
’It’s about working with government because no one disagrees with the aims,’ says Aldi CEO Giles Hurley
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NewsCall for dairy code of conduct to curb supermarket power
Tenant Farmers Association among organisations insisting on the need for effective regulation in the dairy supply chain