All Government policy articles – Page 52
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NewsUK genetic tech push now influencing EU GM lobbying, campaigners say
‘Vested interests’ are driving legislation in Britain and on the continent, according to research by campaign group Corporate Europe Observatory
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Analysis & FeaturesWhich brands have done the work to be HFSS compliant, and how?
HFSS legislation has led to reformulation across a number of categories. How have they done it? And what’s the impact on consumer demand?
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NewsFreight industry questions government cross-Channel stowaway figures
Earlier this week, home secretary Suella Braverman revealed plans for new laws imposing a blanket ban on anyone deemed entering the UK illegally from seeking asylum
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NewsJudicial review launched to challenge Scotland’s DRS rollout
Abdul Majid, whose store took part in a DRS trial, is raising judicial review proceedings in the Court of Session against scheme administrator Circularity Scotland
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NewsMCS calls on government to deliver better fisheries management
This season’s Good Fish Guide only had 16 ratings improvements out of 177 seafood species, which the organisation recognised as low
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NewsInquiry to probe energy cost threat to food supply chain
Last month ministers confirmed companies facing average energy bill increases of between 300% and 400% would have their bills capped for six months
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NewsTrading Standards warns not to expect ‘rigorous and ongoing’ enforcement of HFSS
In the financial year 2022/23, £179,000 is being made available for enforcement, with £102,000 in each of the following two years
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Comment & OpinionHFSS legislation is confusing, arbitrary and hard to enforce. Will it really make a difference to our health?
Retailers have done their best with this complicated legislation but the picture remains unclear as to its benefits, says Steve Dresser, CEO of Grocery Insight
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NewsNew ad push to bang drum for UK food and drink exporters
After criticism of recent trade deals, food businesses have been given top billing in DIT’s new ad campaign
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Analysis & FeaturesSeven key questions on the HFSS rules
As the first element of the rules officially comes into force, what is set in stone, and what remains up for debate?
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Comment & OpinionBonfire of red tape won’t help if government makes it this difficult to plan
Erratic and chaotic government behaviour makes it monumentally difficult for businesses to plan
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NewsFood safety under threat from EU law repeal bill, claims Food Standards Scotland
Food Standards Scotland issued the warning following last week’s publication of The Retained EU Law (Reform and Revocation) Bill
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NewsFalling pound is ‘bad news’ for Fairtrade farmers and shoppers
A weak currency would mean ‘additional exchange rate costs’ for the UK’s food imports
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NewsHFSS ban to go ahead on Saturday but campaigners still fear government u-turn
The measures also confirmed an October 2023 start date for a ban on multibuy locations, including bogofs
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NewsGrowers call for seasonal visa clarity as Defra denies ELMS to be scrapped
The government must act on Liz Truss’s pre-election promises by rapidly expanding the seasonal workers scheme, growers have urged
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NewsDRS rollout heading for chaos, warn food and drink industry giants
Companies including Coca-Cola and Booker, said hopes of a joined-up approach across the devolved nations had virtually disappeared
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NewsBoots adds HFSS-compliant snacks despite uncertainty
The retailer has confirmed it is rolling out a new fixture with 11 snack ranges from better-for-you brands
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NewsFood waste Roadmap to be re-drawn as economic crisis hits landmark sustainability programme
Some of the ambitions in the speed of change are set to be reduced due to the impact of the pandemic, the war in Ukraine and the cost of living crisis,
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NewsLabour backs Tory plans for HFSS u-turn amid cost of living concerns
Labour’s position comes amid growing speculation the government will announce as early as tomorrow it is ditching plans for a ban on multibuy promotions
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NewsShareholder coalition attacks ‘imminent’ plans for HFSS backtrack
A Treasury review is said to be looking at the impact of the proposals on the cost of living crisis