All Government articles
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NewsGovernment launches food strategy policy paper
Government has unveiled a new policy paper, detailing its plans to “build a strong food supply chain”.
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NewsNFU calls for food education to be “modernised”
NFU has called on Government to strengthen the UK’s food security for the future by improving the quality of how food is taught in schools.
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NewsGovernment to repeal HFSS advertising ban
Government has scrapped its advertising ban on foods high in fat, sugar and salt (HFSS) as part of its 10-year plan.
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NewsParliamentarians visit Dover to witness illegal meat seizures
Members the All-Party Parliamentary Group witnessed the efforts underway to uphold the UK’s biosecurity during a visit to meet with UK Border Force.
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NewsAIMS calls for Government support for Scottish red meat producers
AIMS has voiced concerns regarding the Scottish Government’s “failure to deliver a coherent agricultural policy” to support Scotland’s red meat sector.
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NewsGovernment to monitor ‘healthy food’ sales at retailers
Government has revealed that it will partner with food retailers and manufacturers to “tackle the obesity epidemic” by monitoring healthy food sales.
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NewsDefra announces £1bn investment in National Biosecurity Centre
Defra has revealed that the country’s ability to prevent a future pandemic has been “significantly enhanced” with the unveiling of an investment into a new National Biosecurity Centre.
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NewsQMS identifies “creepage of imports” as it backs local red meat
QMS and the SRMRG highlighted the support for the Scottish red meat industry at the 2025 Royal Highland Show.
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NewsMPs debate non-stun slaughter in Parliament
After gaining more than 109,000 signatures, a petition to ban non-stun slaughter in the UK was debated in Westminster Hall.
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NewsNFU responds to Defra plans to introduce Electronic ID for cattle
The National Farmers’ Union has welcomed the Government’s decision to invest in mandatory electronic ID for newborn calves but wants the changes to go further.
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NewsScotland First Minister considers Climate Change Committee recommendations on livestock numbers
Industry has responded to a Climate Change Committee report that details plans to reduce livestock numbers by 28% by 2035.
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NewsAHDB reports US audits will secure market access
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has reiterated the importance of safeguarding market access for the red meat sector.
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NewsIndustry responds to new UK/EU SPS agreement
Government confirmed a new agreement with the European Union, which it said would “grow the economy” while backing British jobs.
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NewsEfra report calls on Government to delay IHT until 2027
The Efra Committee has urged Government to delay the implementation of IHT changes to “allow for better formulation of tax policy”.
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NewsGovernment reopens SFI scheme after legal threat from NFU members
Defra has been forced to “retake” it’s decision to close the 2024 SFI scheme to thousands of applicants following an NFU-backed threat of legal action by farmers.
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NewsUK agrees reciprocal market access on beef in US trade deal
The UK Government has secured a trade agreement with the US, with the Prime Minister claiming it will “protect British business and British jobs”.
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NewsMPs discuss support for small abattoirs in Westminster Hall debate
Sarah Dyke MP led a Westminster Hall debate, speaking of the importance of the continuation of the small abattoir discount on inspection charges.
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NewsUK agrees trade deal with India
The Department for Business and Trade has announced that it has secured a trade deal with India, the fastest-growing economy in the G20.
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NewsNational Food Crime Unit granted new powers
FSA’s National Food Crime Unit has been equipped with specific investigatory powers under The Police and Criminal Evidence Act.
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NewsAIMS calls for regulatory reform
In his keynote address to the AIMS 25th anniversary conference, executive director Jason Aldiss appealed for changes to the meat inspection regulatory regime.
