All Government policy articles – Page 86
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NewsRetailers call for compromise over Welsh non-essential products ban
The Welsh Retail Consortium, the CBI and ACS have joined forces to call for a rethink
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NewsDimbleby says government must ‘act immediately’ on hunger issue
The National Food Strategy recommends that ministers extend the Holiday Activities and Food programme nationwide
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Comment & OpinionWelsh retail confusion should be a warning sign over further UK-wide restrictions
Retailers are still locked in talks over whether they can sell greetings cards, stationery, books, children’s clothing and even pumpkins
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NewsSupermarkets demand ban on ‘danger’ oxo-degradable plastics
It comes after new rules paved the way for the UK to carry on selling products due to be banned by the EU
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NewsSupermarkets forced to cordon off non-essential items as Covid firebreak takes hold
Guidance published on the government’s website warns toy sections, clothing and a large range of electrical items will be shut down
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NewsCurrency is Brexit’s ‘hidden monster’, food and drink suppliers fear
While costs such as customs and tariffs will be passed onto supermarkets within days, currency fluctuations can take months
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NewsFury over Welsh firebreak crackdown on non-essential products
The Welsh government is due to publish a list of non-essential items that could be temporarily banned from sale from 6pm tonight
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NewsGovernment confirms post-Brexit rules for GI protected food and drink
The new scheme will replace the EU’s at the start of next year
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NewsFareShare renews donations appeal ahead of ‘winter of hunger’
Charity heaped praise on the response of companies such as Asda, Sainsbury’s and XPO Logistics
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NewsUKRI and Wrap to take Plastics Pact to India
The venture will seek to increase supply of plastic packaging that is reusable, recyclable or compostable
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Comment & OpinionGovernment is failing food supply businesses, not the other way around
We urgently need answers from government so food businesses can prepare for the changes ahead, says Richard Harrow, CEO of the British Frozen Food Federation
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NewsIndustry leaders urge Chancellor to back foodservice wholesalers
The letter said the industry had “grave concerns” over the provision of food to the public sector
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NewsCo-op’s Steve Murrells urges PM to rethink on free school meals plea
Yesterday Boris Johnson reject a plea to intevene from Manchester United star Marcus Rashford
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Comment & OpinionBrexit is threatening to undermine retailers’ and suppliers’ collaborative spirit
The issue of who will cover the extra costs of imports from the EU in the event of a no-deal has already caused friction
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NewsFood industry dismayed by government’s warning to prepare for no-deal Brexit
Boris Johnson said he was making the decision with “a high heart”
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NewsHMRC to test UK-only track and trace system
The new UK-only repository will replace the EU version currently being used in this country
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Comment & OpinionPanic buying didn’t happen? Efra report shows government rewriting history
The scale of the government’s buck-passing and lack of lessons learned beggars belief
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NewsQueues set to return as Scotland first to bring back two-metre rule
All stores north of the border were ordered to reintroduce two-metre rule restrictions from Saturday morning
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NewsMedia exaggerated panic buying claims government report
The government has denied being unprepared for the impact of the Covid crisis on the food supply chain
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Comment & OpinionFoodservice wholesalers have been thrown under the bus on business rates relief
Foodservice wholesalers have been thrown under the bus on business rates relief