NFU provides new service to report on coronavirus impact on farming
A new online service aimed at capturing farm business issues related to coronavirus has been launched by the National Farmers Union (NFU). The organisation is leading a national response for Government, representing all of UK agriculture and horticulture, to build a...
GMB London calls on Bakkavor to improve sick pay for staff
GMB London, the union for food workers, is calling on senior directors of Bakkavor to revise upwards the level of sick pay being paid to key worker staff forced to self isolate during the public health emergency. According to GMB London, unless sick pay is improved,...
CIEH issues new food delivery and takeaway Covid-19 guidance
The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has released new guidance to businesses on setting up food delivery and takeaway services in response to Covid-19 restrictions. Following new Government restrictions placed on public houses, restaurants, cafes...
NFUS working with Government to feed the nation during Covid-19
National Farmers Union (NFU) Scotland has written to the UK and Scottish ministers with responsibility for agriculture as Scotland’s farmers, crofters and growers continue to play an essential role in feeding the nation through the Covid-19 virus. The letter from NFU...
Morrisons to donate £10m to food banks
Morrisons has pledged £10m worth of stock to food banks across the country by the end of July to help them restock during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Morrisons community champion initiative, which consists of in-store colleagues who work with local communities, will be...
