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Back In The Customs Club? UK Looks At Easing Trade Rules With Europe
The government will consult businesses on whether Britain should join a European customs agreement to simplify rules around international...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jun 27


Water Warning: Growers Told To Conserve As Drought Threat Looms
The Environment Agency has told farmers to take immediate action to conserve water and secure supplies for their crops this summer,...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jun 27


Are Fruit Sandwiches The Next Big Thing?
Soft bread, whipped cream and slices of fresh fruit – the humble sandwich is getting a sweet new makeover. As UK retailers and foodies...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jun 27


Fewer Complaints, Faster Payments: Grocery Code Compliance Improves
A recent survey by the Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) shows that grocery suppliers in the UK continue to experience better treatment...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jun 26


Stage Set for the Shopfloor: How UK Retail Is Rewriting the Script
Retail theatre is not dead — it’s just had a costume change. As UK consumers continue to prioritise price, convenience and speed,...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jun 26


Back on Board: Brittany Ferries Revives Year-Round Poole–Cherbourg Route
A daily ferry service between Poole and Cherbourg will resume this winter for the first time in over a decade, Brittany Ferries has...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jun 26


Picota Cherry Season Launches With Wide-Ranging UK Campaign
Spanish Picota producers have kicked off their 2025 UK marketing campaign as they continue to raise awareness of the unique cherry....

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jun 26


Agriculture Cemented in UK’s 10-Year Industrial Strategy
The UK government has formally included agritech and precision breeding as priority sectors within its newly introduced ten-year Modern...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jun 25


‘Ready But Redundant’: £51m Holyhead Border Post May Never Be Used
A £51m border control post built for post-Brexit checks will sit empty, the Welsh government has said. The facility at Parc Cybi near...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jun 25


Aldi Rolls Out Faster Payments To Support Small British Growers
Aldi has announced new, faster payment terms for small produce farmers and suppliers, as part of its commitment to supporting British...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jun 25


Starmer Commits UK to 'Historic' 5% National Security Spend by 2035
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to meet a new Nato target to spend 5% of the UK's GDP on national security by 2035. © Crown...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jun 24


Government Urged To Make Food Security A Core Pillar Of National Safety
Industry leaders are urging the government to formally recognise food security as part of the UK’s national security strategy, calling it...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jun 24


Tesco and WRAP Strengthen Partnership to Tackle Global Food Waste Ahead of COP30
Tesco has reaffirmed its longstanding commitment to fighting global food waste by deepening its collaboration with sustainability charity...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jun 24


Energy Costs to be Slashed in Bid to Boost Economy
Electricity costs for thousands of businesses across the UK will be cut by scrapping green levies to help them compete with foreign...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jun 23


Crops in Crisis: Heatwave Adds to Farmers’ Fears for Future Harvests
Much of the country is sweltering in a heatwave, with temperatures set to climb above 30C in many places over the weekend and an “amber”...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jun 23


Waitrose to Open Largest Supermarket in Seven Years
Waitrose has announced its plans to open a new 30,000-square-foot supermarket in Brabazon, North Bristol. The new store is expected to be...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jun 23


Berry Boom: 17 Million Scottish Raspberries Bound for Asda
Scottish grower Stewarts of Tayside is set for a record-breaking summer, doubling the volume of raspberries it supplies to Asda with an...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jun 20


Hold Fire: Bank of England Pauses Rate Cuts Amid Jobs Jitters
The Bank of England has left interest rates on hold at 4.25%, though it signalled further cuts in the cost of borrowing later this year...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jun 20


Morrisons Bounces Back From Cyber-Attack With Strong Sales Growth And Fresh Focus On Value
Morrisons chief executive Rami Baitiéh has praised the retailer’s resilience following a major cyber-attack that disrupted its operations...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jun 20


UK Shoppers Hit the Brakes: 65% Cut Grocery Buys to Shield Wallets from Inflation
UK shoppers are changing their shopping habits in response to the increasing financial pressure from inflation and changes in trade...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jun 19
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