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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.
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Government grants £13.6m to charities to redistribute surplus food waste
Charities awarded £13.6 million Government grant to rescue 19,000 tonnes of surplus farm food and combat food insecurity across England.
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UK Government refuses to commit nutrition aid amid budget cuts
UK Government rejects calls to protect nutrition funding, citing defence priorities and ongoing spending review as barriers to commitment.
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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
