Brexit
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How the food industry can prepare for Brexit
11 November 2020 BrexitThe continued uncertainty around the UK’s exit from the European Union at the end of the year has put the food and drink industry in a challenging position -
The fight over the future of Britain’s food standards rages on
03 November 2020 BrexitFarmers, chefs and campaigners are keeping the pressure on MPs to protect Britain’s food standards as the Agriculture Bill heads back to the House of Commons -
Government urges businesses to prepare for Brexit as trade talks stall
21 October 2020 BrexitBrexit will take effect on 1st January 2021, but there is still uncertainty over whether the government will secure a deal with the EU to prevent high tariffs -
MPs advised to reject tougher food standards as Agriculture Bill heads to the Commons
12 October 2020 BrexitDominic Cummings, the prime minister’s chief adviser, has told MPs not to accept amends made by the House of Lords, according to reports -
European Council president: UK faces a “dilemma” on food standards
01 October 2020 BrexitCharles Michel, the president of the European Council says Brits must decide whether they want to lower their food standards after Brexit -
How will UK tariffs affect food prices after Brexit?
22 September 2020 BrexitWe look at how proposed tariffs may impact the food industry, and how independent retailers can prepare for an increase in food prices -
UK organic food exports face the possibility of exclusion from the EU market
16 September 2020 BrexitMore than 30 organisations representing the organic food and drink sector warn that if equivalence is not agreed upon in Brexit deal, the UK’s high-quality organic food could be outright banned from European markets -
Time is running out to support UK farmers in future trade deals
09 September 2020 BrexitThe result of the Trade Bill being debated in the House of Lords this week could greatly impact the future of British food and farming, says the NFU -
Brexit negotiators reopen the protected food and drink debate
02 September 2020 BrexitThe UK is seeking to weaken speciality food protections under the EU Geographical Indications policy, according to reports from the EU -
National Food Strategy addresses “urgent” questions raised by Brexit and Covid
12 August 2020 BrexitPart one of Henry Dimbleby’s eagerly anticipated report focuses on how to protect UK food standards and Covid’s impact on the global food system -
Stilton stalls UK trade deal with Japan
12 August 2020 BrexitTruss defends British cheesemakers by pushing for better terms for blue cheese -
Government officially launches Trade and Agriculture Commission
28 July 2020 BrexitMembers have met to offer expertise on trade policies to secure opportunities for UK farmers
