All Government policy articles – Page 99
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NewsNSA criticises Defra for live export and abattoir stance
The NSA said Theresa Villiers’ proposals would ‘create serious issues for sheep farmers’
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NewsMichael Gove accused of exaggerating business readiness for no-deal Brexit
The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster claimed the retail sector had said they were “ready”
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Comment & OpinionDon’t wait for the government: how to take action on plastic now
Tesco has set a good example with its four-step plastic strategy, says independent consultant Ian Schofield
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NewsPHE report shows industry struggling to hit sugar reduction targets
PHE’s latest report suggested its voluntary reduction programme stood virtually no chance of hitting its targets
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NewsFood and drink leaders meet Michael Gove to urge Brexit chaos prevention
Gove met with industry bosses and business secretary Andrea Leadsom on Wednesday
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NewsLeadsom warned over no-deal Brexit impact on food and drink workforce
Trade bodies are calling for a revision down of the suggested £30,000 minimum salary threshold
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NewsNew high street fund meaningless against business rates, say retailers
Culture secretary Nicky Morgan announced £95m for 69 town centre high streets across England at the weekend
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Analysis & FeaturesCan Johnson’s ‘all-Ireland food zone’ plan replace the backstop?
Boris Johnson’s suggestion may yet fly with Ireland and the EU. But how would it work?
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NewsFood and drink reacts to Operation Yellowhammer ‘worst-case scenario’ report
Yesterday ministers published the findings of Operation Yellowhammer, having been being forced to make the document public
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Comment & OpinionFunds from the soft drinks levy must be used to support children’s health
Reports that the Treasury has ‘pocketed taxes raised through the soft drinks sugar levy’ are very disappointing
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NewsGovernment plans for ‘all-in’ deposit return scheme branded ‘total nightmare’
Yesterday (10 September) the Scottish government published draft legislation for a national rollout from 1 April 2021
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Comment & OpinionThe Defra ‘brain drain’ would be bad news at any time, let alone ahead of a no-deal
As industry sources demand answers from MPs, the exodus from Defra means there’s nobody in to listen
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NewsDefra ‘brain drain’ threatens no-deal Brexit strategy, industry warns
The departure of secretary of state Michael Gove was this weekend followed by that of environment minister Thérèse Coffey
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Comment & OpinionInstead of clarity over Brexit, while millions are wasted, all bets are back on
While the industry has been furiously preparing for a no-deal Brexit on 31 October nothing is for certain
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NewsSoft drinks sugar levy revenues swallowed up by Treasury review
Sugar levy was supposed to be ringfenced to support children’s health and to help tackle the obesity crisis in schools
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NewsCustoms pop-ups set to ease no-deal Brexit port delays
The checkpoints would house customs agents able to complete paperwork needed to get through Calais without long delays
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NewsSupermarkets face 20% capacity cut in ‘best-case’ no-deal Brexit
The BRC said the gridlock would trap large numbers of empty lorries travelling back to Europe to pick up supplies for supermarkets
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Comment & OpinionMichael Gove must offer more convincing answers to food industry’s questions
Businesses should be prepared to face blame over the impact of a no-deal
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NewsFDF adds weight to criticism of Gove with warning of ‘major’ fresh food shortages
Yesterday, former Defra boss turned Brexit tsar Gove told the Andrew Marr Show there would be no shortages
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NewsConsumer fears over no-deal Brexit food shortages on the rise
A survey by Him has found 14% of shoppers are already stockpiling