Nov 2, 2020 | Brexit, News
International trade secretary, Liz Truss, has announced a series of changes to the Trade and Agriculture Commission which will see it put on a statutory footing. The Commission has also been extended beyond its initial six-month period and will now be in place for up...
Nov 2, 2020 | Coronavirus, News
Ian Wright CBE, chief executive of the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has welcomed the extension to the furlough scheme but insists Government must do more in order to protect and support hospitality businesses during the second lockdown. Prime Minister Boris Johnson...
Oct 30, 2020 | Coronavirus, News
Food manufacturer Peter’s Food has recorded a further 48 coronavirus cases at its site in Bedwas, Caerphilly after a spate of cases last week forced the firm to carry out more than 600 tests. Following 19 positive cases last week, Peter’s Food set up a mobile testing...
Oct 30, 2020 | Coronavirus, News
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has reported that retail sales have fallen at their fastest pace in four months in October, due to localised lockdowns and concerns around a second wave of coronavirus. The CBI’s latest monthly distributive trades survey...
