All Government policy articles – Page 83
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NewsGovernment accused of ‘groundhog day’ inaction over business rates report
The government has published a report on its review of business rates, which industry chiefs say contains nothing new
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NewsSeafood and meat companies call for Brexit export health certificate overhaul
Industry bodies for both sectors said the delays and costs were being exacerbated by the complexity of the forms
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NewsTariff-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 & OpinionThe 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 & OpinionBusiness 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 & FeaturesBrexit 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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InterviewsIan 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 & OpinionRetail’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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NewsHenry 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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NewsEU 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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NewsGrowers 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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NewsDRS 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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NewsFree 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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NewsFWD 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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NewsIan 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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NewsFood 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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NewsUK 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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NewsCalls 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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NewsRetailers 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 & OpinionThe government should listen to industry concerns over HFSS proposals
The timeframe for introduction is too short, but proper consultation could iron out these issues