Mar 27, 2020 | Coronavirus, News
Defra secretary, George Eustice, has published an open letter to acknowledge the work of food processors across the country that are continuing to feed the nation during the Covid-19 pandemic. The letter reads: “To those working hard to feed the nation....
Mar 24, 2020 | Coronavirus, News, Retailing
Defra has responded to the claims of a group of scientists that say fruit and vegetables must start being rationed in order to cope with the increasing demand from consumers. Professor Erik Millstone, of the University of Sussex, Tim Lang of the University of London...
Apr 18, 2019 | Brexit, News
The Liberal Democrats have warned that DEFRA is on “Brexit red alert” as the party revealed the government has hired nearly 3,000 new staff to prepare for the potential fallout. Liberal Democrat Rural Affairs Spokesperson Alistair Carmichael said: “This is a...
