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NewsFarmers lobby Westminster in major protest
Farmers have staged a mass lobby and protest to Westminster and their own MPs against the proposed Inheritance Tax (IHT) changes and the impact they say it will have on UK food producers.
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NewsNicholas Saphir to stand down from role of AHDB chair
Nicholas Saphir will stand down from the role of chair at the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) in March 2025.
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NewsNSA finds Government “lacks understanding” of UK food production
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has said it is “disappointed” by Defra Secretary of State Steve Reed’s comments, as he has “doubled down” on the Chancellor’s announcement.
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NewsPickstock new abattoir proposal to create 60 new jobs
Plans for the construction of new abattoir in Scotland by beef processor Pickstock is set to provide up to 60 new jobs and reduce travelling times for livestock.
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News2 Sisters Food Group owner says Autumn Budget will "drive food inflation further"
Owner of the 2 Sisters Food Group, Ranjit Singh Boparan, has said that the Autumn Budget has served up an “unexpected double whammy bombshell” for businesses.
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NewsUK hospitality warns Chancellor of impact of additional costs on industry
UK hospitality businesses have signed a letter addressed to the Chancellor, warning of the “unprecedented damage” the rise to employment costs will inflict on the sector.
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NewsNFU calls on Treasury to reverse Inheritance Tax changes
The National Farmers’ Union has had a meeting with the Defra Secretary of State and Treasury officials to stress the “significant impact” changes to Inheritance Tax would have on British food and farming.
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NewsAutumn Budget “a bad Budget for farm confidence”
Government has announced the Autumn Budget, as industry finds the changes will add costs to “already steep margins”.
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NewsSeasonal Worker visa route confirmed for 2025
Defra has announced a package of measures, which it said will “provide certainty” to farmers in the UK’s poultry and sheep sectors.
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NewsAIMS finds ‘Our Food 2023’ report “misleading”
AIMS has said it “strongly disagrees” with recent claims from the FSA and FSS that food standards will drop without the constant presence of veterinarians in meat establishments.
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NewsIndustry supports Government’s decision to drop ‘not for EU’ labelling
Defra has stopped the implementation of ‘not for EU’ labelling, following consultation from industry.
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NewsHFSS ads to be banned on public transport
Nine UK mayors have pledged to remove so called “junk food” advertising on public transport to promote healthy eating in children.
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NewsGovernment confirms implementation of HFSS advertising ban in 2025
Government has confirmed it will go ahead with the HFSS advertising ban in 2025, with restrictions due to come into force on 1st October 2025.
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NewsFarming is “part of the solution” to decarbonising UK economy, says NFU
NFU has called on UK Government to ally with industry over climate ambitions and food security as it is revealed that Defra has underspent £358 million over three years.
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NewsSAMW urges Government to boost Scottish livestock production
SAMW has warned that the rural landscape of Scotland will undergo significant change if the decline in cattle numbers isn’t addressed.
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NewsBMPA calls for "pragmatic, workable policies" in manifesto
BMPA has unveiled its Meat Industry Manifesto in response to a long-term trend of falling livestock numbers and a drop in abattoir numbers.
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NewsFood security report warns of “focusing too narrowly on agriculture”
A new report published by Policy Exchange has called for Government to urgently place food security at the heart of Industrial Strategy and plans for growth.
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NewsUK accession to CPTPP to “open up new opportunities”
UK Government has revealed that it will join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnerships by 15th December 2024.
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News"Future of red meat in Scotland will depend on industry collaboration" - SAMW
The president of SAMW has said that the future strength and profitability of Scottish red meat production will depend on securing collaboration between industry, Government and regulators.
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NewsGovernment must uphold UK food self-sufficiency, says NFU
The National Farmers’ Union has called for UK self-sufficiency to be upheld “amidst global instability”.
