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Government suspends import tariffs on key food and drink items to ease costs
To support food manufacturers and lower costs for consumers, the UK Government has suspended import tariffs on dozens of ingredients until 2027.
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UK launches inquiry into PFAS risks amid concerns over weak chemical regulation
The Environmental Audit Committee has announced a major inquiry into PFAS contamination, aiming to evaluate the UK’s regulatory system and whether it is equipped to manage the rising risks these chemicals pose to public health and the food supply chain.
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UK food strategy board launched to drive public health and food system reform
A new UK Food Strategy Advisory Board has been launched to drive food policy reform, improve public health, and strengthen the food system through industry and government collaboration
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UK food industry demands stronger protections for delivery riders amid rising attacks
More than 30 UK food businesses are calling on the Government to extend new Crime & Policing Bill protections to delivery riders.
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UK flour to be fortified with folic acid to reduce serious birth defects by 20 percent
UK mandates folic acid fortification in non-wholemeal flour by 2026, aiming to prevent 200 birth defects annually and enhance public health.
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UK Government urged by Lords committee to ‘fix our broken food system’
The House of Lords Food, Diet and Obesity Committee has released a new report calling for a long-term strategy to address the obesity and health crisis in England.
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Grub forgotten
Dr Clive Black reflects on the plight of the UK food industry and its ever stymied position at the back of the priority queue.
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How will the 2024 U.S. presidential election impact UK food security?
Here, Dr Clive Black considers how the outcome of the 2024 U.S. presidential election may impact food security across the UK, and offers his thoughts on the potential changes and challenges that the new Labour government may face.
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Is now the time for a UK food policy reform?
Here, Dr Clive Black advocates for a comprehensive UK food system overhaul, emphasising the need for coordinated government strategy when it comes to food policy.
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F&B sector reacts to election outcome
As the UK wakes up to a Labour election victory, the food and beverage sector has already been voicing their reactions. Find out their responses here...
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UK bans exports of live animals
The UK has become one of the first countries in the world to place a ban on exporting live animals through the Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Act.
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UK Government pledges to boost innovation in farming
At the Farm to Fork Summit, a new support package to support farmers has been unveiled by the UK Government.
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UK Government allocates £295m for food waste collections
The Government has committed to supporting councils in England through £295m of funding to aid the implementation of weekly food waste collections.
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Low-income parents struggle to afford healthy foods, research shows
The Food Foundation has released a report revealing parents on lower incomes face barriers to affording vegetables, fruit and wholegrains.
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UK Government proposes “fairer” food labelling to elevate British farmers
Steve Barclay announces UK Government's plan to adjust food labels, placing greater emphasis on recognising British farmers.
