Steve Reed appointed Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Steve Reed has replaced Jim McMahon as Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in Labour’s cabinet reshuffle.
Defra pushes back waste reporting mandate until 2026
Defra has delayed the introduction of a mandate requiring businesses to report food waste figures.
EPR policy delay is “bittersweet”, says Ecoveritas
Ecoveritas has said it supports Defra’s decision to defer EPR for packaging fees until October 2025, adding that it is “unfortunate but necessary.”
BFFF meets with Government officials to discuss pressing industry issues
The British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) met with Government officials at Defra to discuss issues affecting members, including rising production costs.
No new support for farmers, Coffey tells EFRA Committee
Secretary of State Therese Coffey has said that the Government is not considering any further financial support for British farmers.
