All Government policy articles – Page 68
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News
Tariff-free access to EU threatened by regulatory divergence, peers warn
Gene editing was raised as a particular risk in a new report from the EU Environment Sub-Committee
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Comment and Opinion
The online tax debate simply highlights the problem with business rates
Although it’s later than desired, it’s perhaps a good sign that the government will be looking at the online tax in autumn
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Comment and Opinion
Business rates relief controversy shows the moral quagmire when tax becomes voluntary
Nothing can be certain, said Benjamin Franklin, except death and taxes
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Analysis and Features
Brexit border check delay: are the extra months enough for food and drink?
The government extended the grace period for full border checks by another six months
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The Big Interview
Ian Wright FDF big interview: ‘I don’t think I’m confrontational’
As the straight-talking FDF CEO prepares to stand down, he talks us through boosting the federation’s profile, upsetting Jamie Oliver and why he’s not going quietly
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Comment and Opinion
Retail’s rent debt crisis: how the government’s call for evidence could help
The government has signalled its willingness to resort to ‘legislative options’ to address the impasse over mounting rent debt
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News
Henry Dimbleby set to call for ‘radical’ overhaul of food system
A presentation Dimbleby gave to the Food & Drink Sector Council this week has been described as ‘shocking’
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News
EU makes major cut to post-Brexit red tape for British exporters
British exporters will no longer have to provide the notoriously complex ‘Meursing codes’ when sending manufactured goods to the EU
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News
Growers hit out at AHDB over levy payments for 2021/22
Despite a majority voting to abolish it in February, growers said there were mounting rumours that they would still need to pay the 2021/22 horticulture levy
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News
DRS in Scotland facing year-long delay in setback for UK scheme hopes
Delay is the latest blow to supporters of DRS in the rollercoaster history of the proposals
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News
Free Covid tests: government scraps 50-plus employee cap
Smaller companies will now be able to access the lateral flow kits, if they register before the end of March
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News
FWD offers help with pandemic funding support
The Federation of Wholesale Distributors has pledged to help members access the latest £425m government funding
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News
Ian Wright to step down as CEO of the FDF
Wright, formerly Diageo’s corporate relations director, took the helm at the federation in 2015
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News
Food and drink exports to EU fall 65% in post-Brexit slump
Food and drink is one of the sectors worst hit by the disruption
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News
UK delays full import checks on food until January 2022
The checks were meant to start in April and July under plans set out last year
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News
Calls to extend sugar tax as study shows soft drinks levy success
New research claims the soft drinks industry levy (SDIL) has reduced sugar consumption from soft drinks by 30g per household a week
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News
Retailers welcome government extension to ban on evicting businesses
The government has also launched a call for evidence on steps to take on rent after 30 June
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Comment and Opinion
The government should listen to industry concerns over HFSS proposals
The timeframe for introduction is too short, but proper consultation could iron out these issues
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News
Smaller companies get new mass Covid testing ‘consortium model’
The new “consortium model” is aimed at companies with fewer than 50 employees
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News
Implementation of junk food proposals ‘inconceivable’ because of Covid
Food and drink leaders are calling on the government to delay a crackdown on HFSS promotions