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Government targets higher UK animal welfare standards with 2032 caged egg phase-out
Ministers launch farming consultations to phase out all British caged eggs by 2032 and introduce stricter animal welfare standards for lambs.
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UK junk food advertising ban comes into force
The new UK ban on junk food advertising before 9pm and online targets childhood obesity and forces change across food marketing.
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Government launches new farming board to put growers at heart of UK food policy
New Farming and Food Partnership Board aims to boost productivity, profitability and UK food security through closer collaboration across the supply chain.
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Large food and farming alliance urges government to deliver strong UK food strategy reform
Five alliances representing 160 organisations urge UK ministers to legislate for healthier diets, sustainable farming and long-term food system reform.
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UK extends sugar tax to milkshakes and RTD coffees to curb obesity
The UK will extend its sugar tax to milkshakes and RTD coffees, pushing manufacturers to reformulate products as part of efforts to curb obesity.
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Defra’s slow response on illegal meat imports sparks UK biosecurity warning from MPs
MPs warn Defra’s slow action on illegal meat imports leaves Britain’s food and farming sectors exposed to major biosecurity and supply chain risks.
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Britain’s breaking point: why our food system is failing the security test
The core priorities of the UK National Security Strategy have missed the mark, say UK farmers. Here, Professor Chris Elliott asserts the food industry’s call for decisive action to properly embed food resilience at the heart of national security.
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The UK Government needs to value its food system
Dr Clive Black, Vice Chairman of Shore Capital Markets, delivers a blunt assessment of the UK Government’s failure to value its food system, warning that without serious change in policy and mindset, Britain risks undermining its own food security.
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Understanding rising British food prices
Rising UK food prices in 2025 aren’t down to imports or commodities – they’re the result of Labour Government policies hitting working families and the grocery sector. Dr Clive Black unpicks the causes and long-term impact.
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UK Government moves to ban high-caffeine energy drinks for under-16s in England
Government unveils plans to restrict high-caffeine energy drinks for under-16s, targeting childhood obesity and improving school performance.
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Baby food industry given 18 months by UK Government to cut sugar and salt
Manufacturers have 18 months under new UK guidelines to cut sugar and salt in baby food and improve labelling.
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Two reports about one big challenge: the future of food systems
Governments and international bodies are paying attention to key public health and food resilience matters. In fact, they’re writing reports and Chris Elliott has read them – here’s what he has to say.
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Government unveils new strategy to improve the UK food system
The new framework sets out 10 priority outcomes to overhaul the UK's food landscape, boosting health, sustainability and economic growth.
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Government funds six projects to tackle UK food insecurity and improve healthy access
Six projects across the UK receive £8.5 million funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) to tackle food inequality and improve public health.
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UK Government launches Healthy Food Standard mandating healthier products
UK’s Healthy Food Standard mandates retailers to increase healthier product sales, targeting obesity reduction and easing NHS burden.
