Food bodies call on Government for more support of industry apprenticeships
In a letter to the Skills Minister, FTC and PTF have called for more support for food apprenticeships amidst cost increases and skills shortages.
NFU Scotland manifesto calls for better access to skilled workers
As part of its newly published 2024 General Election Manifesto, NFU Scotland has outlined its key asks of UK parliamentary candidates.
Import charges will “cripple” industry, says Fresh Produce Consortium
Following the Government’s announcement of new Common User Charges, FPC has called it a “thinly veiled tax on the industry”.
UK food industry voices concern over last-minute import charges
Industry has responded to the Government’s publication of Common User Charge rates and eligibility, criticising the potential impacts.
Farming Minister knighted as part of Rishi Sunak honours list
Following the reveal of a ‘surprise’ honours list, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced that Farming Minister Mark Spencer will receive a Knighthood.
Farmers call for Government to “back British” as part of London protest
UK farmers protested in London on Monday, with more than 100 tractors leading the procession into Westminster.
