All Government policy articles – Page 73
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NewsBritish jobs under threat as UK-Norway fish access talks fail, company claims
The lack of a deal with the Scandinavian state for 2021 meant UK vessels would be unable to access their waters
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Analysis & FeaturesThe future of deposit return schemes could be digital, here’s why
Delays, government infighting, industry concerns: the rollout of a DRS has caused havoc. Could a digital element be the solution?
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NewsGovernment must engage with EU to resolve Brexit export crisis, MPs say
Parliament’s Efra committee said the major barriers to trade could see meat and seafood jobs exported to the EU
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NewsOne third of food and drink companies have no climate change plan, finds poll
The revelation comes with the FDF announcing a “pioneering” target for the industry to hit net zero carbon emissions by 2040
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NewsRetailers and suppliers to launch ‘digital DRS’ trial in bid for rethink of plans
Aldi, Co-op, Lidl and Ocado, alongside suppliers such as Diageo and Danone, are backing the trial
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Comment & OpinionWhy is the EU legislating to make it harder to choose plant-based dairy alternatives?
Amendment 171 pushes against consumer demand and undermines the EU’s drive to promote sustainable consumption, say Upfield’s Dr Jeanette Fielding and Cecilia McAleavey of Oatly
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NewsSuppliers set ‘pioneering’ target of hitting net zero by 2040
FDF is drawing up a roadmap to set key milestones for the carbon reduction
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Comment & OpinionWe need more regulation to separate ethical lobbyists from politicians
The allegations against David Cameron risk all lobbyists being tarred with the same brush, says Chris Whitehouse, chair and director of food policy at Whitehouse Communications
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NewsEnding free workplace Covid testing dubbed ‘short-sighted’ by food and drink industry
From June, the government will no longer provide lateral flow testing kits to businesses
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Comment & OpinionThe UK has the potential to become a leading player in the CBD sector
Major organisations are looking closely at CBD as regulation becomes clearer and consumer demand grows, says Tony Reeves, an international CBD specialist and EIHA’s UK representative
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Comment & OpinionScottish seafood industry’s problems won’t be solved without further EU negotiations
Currently, the only politically viable solution is for government to essentially bankroll seafood businesses
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NewsFood and drink exports fall nearly 10% in pandemic
Most of the top 10 food and drink products exported by the UK were negatively affected by Covid-19 and restrictions of movement
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NewsFish processors criticise UK & Scottish governments over Brexit financial support
Both administrations have come under fire for ‘failing’ to adequately support the sector since Brexit
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NewsPick for Britain scheme for UK-based farm workers scrapped
The scheme was launched last year to recruit UK workers for seasonal farm jobs
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NewsHundreds of businesses call for environmental responsibility to be added to company law
The proposed new legislation, dubbed ‘The Better Business Act’, would require directors to advance shareholders’ interests ‘alongside those of wider society and the environment’
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News‘Desperate’ wholesalers urge release of £1.5bn business rates relief
Legislation granting the relief has not yet been laid before Parliament and no money can be made available to local authorities
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NewsTesco says it is finding it ‘challenging’ to roll out Covid tests for staff
Tesco chief people officer Natasha Adams has written to staff, encouraging them to take up the offer of free testing by local authorities
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Comment & OpinionHealth policy under the new Office for Health Promotion is full of holes
How can OHP fulfil its duties to prevent obesity if the government is not committed to doing so, ask Professor Graham MacGregor and Mhairi Brown of Action on Salt and Action on Sugar
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NewsCancer Research UK says new research shows need for HFSS promotions ban
The charity is urging government to fully implement its planned restrictions on junk food ads and promotions
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NewsGovernment seeking national supplier for £24m school breakfast contract
The contract is set to run for two academic years from September 2021 to July 2023