Chancellor announces cut to fuel duty in bid to reduce rising costs
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has delivered the Spring Statement that includes a reduction in fuel duty on petrol and diesel amid rising costs for the UK supply chain.
“Government must act now to ease ‘inevitable’ food price inflation”, says FDF chief executive
The Food and Drink Federation’s (FDF) chief executive, Karen Betts, gave a warning to the UK government and British shoppers during the organisation’s annual conference.
Free-range eggs temporarily unavailable due to Bird Flu
Due to ongoing outbreaks of avian influenza (AI), consumers in the UK can no longer purchase free-range eggs as hens continue to be kept indoors.
Report confirms that food and drink exports increase in non-EU countries
Despite a drop in trade with the European Union, UK food and drink manufacturers are searching for new trading opportunities further afield, according to new research by the Food and Drink Federation (FDF).
Ukraine conflict threatens £20 million Scottish fish market
Millions of pounds worth of mackerel and herring cannot be exported due to the ongoing war in Ukraine.
