All Government policy articles – Page 94
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News
Obesity crackdown plan slammed as ‘needless distraction’
The document, called Advancing our Health: prevention in the 2020s, incorporates the Obesity Plan Mark 3
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Proof of age body to develop digital identification system
The PASS standards group is chaired by ACS chief executive James Lowman
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Study links stalled salt reduction with cardiovascular disease and cancer
Researchers from Imperial College London and the University of Liverpool analysed the salt intake of the population in England
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Comment and Opinion
Gove commits to DRS, but the arguments are far from over
The Defra secretary has nailed his colours to the mast of an ‘all in’ system
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Analysis and Features
Will ‘trailblazing’ food sector review succeed where others failed?
Henry Dimbleby’s review has a broad remit. But will it survive Brexit, and the passage of time?
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Comment and Opinion
Take Boris Johnson’s anti-nanny state stance with a pinch of salt
As Mayor of London, Johnson’s stance on sugar regulation was decidedly different
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Comment and Opinion
Defra’s latest food sector review may be Gove’s last chance to deliver
Michael Gove has in the past been taken to task for ‘taking the F out of Defra’
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Henry Dimbleby to lead Defra food sector review
The Leon co-founder’s review will form part of work for a new National Food Strategy for England
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Analysis and Features
How can the food hygiene funding crisis be tackled?
An NAO report paints an unsettling picture. What’s the solution?
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News
Government appeals for views on GCA Christine Tacon’s effectiveness
Review was launched just days before Tacon is due to reveal the results of her latest supplier survey
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Business rates reform bill ‘not drastic enough’ warn experts
A number of Conservative leadership hopefuls have pledged to scrap business rates for high street SMEs
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Comment and Opinion
Halloween Brexit tough talk is terrifying for retailers and suppliers
While the British weather looks like it could wreck the summer, politicians are threatening Christmas and new year
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Food businesses warn MPs of Halloween no deal Brexit nightmare
Fruit & veg, chicken products and confectionery could be hardest hit by shortages
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Comment and Opinion
Scotland is on a food journey - and its government is paying attention
Credit where it’s due, the Scottish government at least has a plan
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Analysis and Features
How are Scottish convenience stores navigating today's challenges?
All UK grocers face challenges, but stores in Scotland have unique burdens to bear. How are they coping?
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News
Food and farming bodies hit out after migration committee 'ignores' sector
A new report into ’shortage occupations’, where vacancies need to be filled by non-UK workers, had omited the sector, warned the NFU
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Department of Health downplays chief medical officer's food tax talk
Comments from Sally Davies “came when she was pressed by an interviewer and pushed into a corner about taxes”
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Retailers agree to government ban on 'junk food' multibuys
The Grocer has learnt retail leaders described the idea as a “sensible proposal”
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Exporters pledge to pay for China inspection after Defra refuses
The UK is typically expected to cover the costs of Chinese inspections
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Call for meat tax 'too simplistic', food experts warn
The proposal would be ’too blunt a policy tool’, and needed a more nuanced approach, according to an event convened by the Food Ethics Council