Food manufacturers could be facing a new raft of employment regulations as the UK government unveiled plans to increase workers’ rights in response to the Taylor Review earlier this week (February 7 2018).
Food and farming leaders have welcomed Prime Minister Theresa May’s new 25-year environmental plan, which sets out proposals for sustainable economic growth, including measures to curb the use of plastics.
Manufacturers need urgent answers to key questions raised by the Queen’s Speech, in order to avoid “economic chaos”, says EEF, while the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) highlighted the importance of four key policy decisions.
“Heavy hitter” Michael Gove’s appointment as new environment secretary will be a big boost for the food and drink sector, says the Food and Drink Federation (FDF).
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has welcomed the government’s industrial strategy, claiming it’s an “important first step” to help manufacturers manage the economic challenges they face.
Food industry organisations have cautiously welcomed Prime Minister Theresa May’s assurances about the right of non-UK EU workers to continue working in the UK after Brexit, in a keynote speech delivered yesterday (January 17).
The UK is to quit the EU Single Market of 500M consumers – the biggest market for British food and drink exports – Prime Minister Theresa May has confirmed in a keynote speech yesterday (January 17).
The food and drink sector could be £7bn better off, if the chancellor cuts VAT in this week’s Autumn Statement, claims NFU Mutual, as Prime Minister Theresa May revealed today (November 21) plans for a new industrial strategy.
Prime Minister David Cameron visited Greene King’s brewery in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk yesterday (June 14), in a bid to persuade staff to vote in favour of EU membership in next week’s referendum.
Prime minister David Cameron’s challenge to the food sector to grow UK food and drink exports by more than £7bn and his promise to provide protection for 200 British foods has been welcomed by industry leaders.
Chinese sauce entrepreneurs Helen and Lisa Tse have recruited an influential ally in their bid to boost their exports to China – the country’s premier Li Keqiang.
Food manufacturers have urged new health secretary Jeremy Hunt to broaden the Public Health Responsibility Deal (PHRD) – not to make its commitments deeper.
Baker Greggs says it is monitoring the London riots to co-ordinate activity across its retail and supply chain and minimise the risk to consumers and staff from angry mobs.
