All Government policy articles – Page 7
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NewsMorrisons raises freezer temperatures to heat up battle on carbon emissions
The coalition claims widespread change of just 3°C across the supply chain would mean potential savings equivalent to 8.6% of the UK’s energy consumption
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NewsDefra promises farmer support deal amid low sector confidence
New UK government figures show more than one in 10 farmers are planning to leave the sector
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Comment & OpinionLabour has a golden opportunity to revive retail
The new government is an opportunity for fresh thinking, says Helen Dickinson, CEO of the British Retail Consortium
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Comment & OpinionLabour’s solar farm push will rob UK of fertile farmland
The UK is just 61% self-sufficient in all foods, yet politicians are alarmingly relaxed about reducing food security further, says Joanna Blythman, food journalist and author of Swallow This
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NewsFarming consortium calls for national food security plans from Defra
CLEAR has welcomed the new secretary of state for Defra, Steve Reed, but urged the government to commit to accountability and transparency measures
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Analysis & FeaturesWill Labour’s worker reforms apply to the gig economy?
Labour’s ‘new deal for workers’ makes no mention of app couriers
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NewsCMA accused of ‘colossal waste of time’ over loyalty card probe
The CMA report looks at fuel prices and wider retailer profitability, as well as the findings from the probe it launched into loyalty cards in January
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Comment & OpinionA thriving food system must be central to Labour government policy
Food system leaders need to engage actively to ensure government policy focus remains on us, says James Walton, chief economist at the IGD
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NewsNAO warns Defra’s farm subsidy reforms could risk the future of many businesses
More than a third of farms would need to make productivity improvements to maintain viability after 2028 – given the reductions in direct payments
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Comment & OpinionUS election 2024: What Trump's win could mean for global food and drink
The Republican policy commitments are scary enough: the US will start a trade war with China, banning imports and blocking Chinese investment in American business, says Ian Wright, co-chair of the Food & Drink Export Council
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NewsLondoners better off than before the pandemic, says Asda tracker
Londoners’ average household disposable income rose to £351 per week in quarter two of this year – 3% up on the pre-pandemic peak of £340 in March 2021
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Comment & OpinionKing’s Speech will cost millions, but it’s been broadly welcomed
A renewed focus on food offers hope as well as trepidation
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Comment & OpinionA step closer to lab-grown meat for humans?
Meatly’s chicken is manufactured by taking cells from a single chicken egg
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NewsBreakfast clubs to be made free for primary school pupils
Prosposal was part of the Children’s Wellbeing Bill announced in this week’s King’s Speech
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NewsTesco workers’ case in spotlight as King’s Speech could ban ‘fire and rehire’ tactics
Labour has promised to introduce a new employment bill within 100 days of coming to power
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NewsLabour more focused on food industry than Tories, claims IGD report
The ‘New government, new direction?’ report says Starmer will bring in policies to tackle the “everyday” economy
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Comment & OpinionThree key actions the new government must take on sustainability
Government must hone the details of the deposit return scheme and clarify extended producer responsibility, says Richard Lloyd, MD of Encirc Beverages
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat’s on the food to-do list for the new Labour government?
Labour has pledged to back farmers, sort the ‘omnishambles’ of DRS and EPR, and get strict on health targets. What will its first move be?
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NewsEight in 10 school caterers want improved school meals provisions, says report
Over 200 caterers are advocating for the government to proactively get involved in school meal provision
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NewsNew Defra secretary Reed unveils five key priorities
Streatham and Croydon North MP Reed held the shadow environment secretary brief in opposition