Jan 30, 2019 | Brexit, News
Members of the food industry have responded to the recent vote in the House of Commons regarding Brexit, calling for more speed in confirming a deal. MPs have voted in favour of re-opening talks with Brussels and against a proposal to delay Brexit in order to prevent...
Jan 22, 2019 | Brexit, News
Ian Wright CBE, chief executive of the Food and Drink Federation (FDF), has welcomed the news that Theresa May will remove the £65 fee EU citizens were going to have to pay to secure the right to continue living in the UK after Brexit. On 21st January, the Prime...
Nov 15, 2018 | Brexit, News, Retailing
The United Kingdom and the European Union negotiating teams have reached an agreement in principle on the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement, and the food industry has been quick to respond. The full 585 page report on the Withdrawal Agreement can be found here and that of...
Sep 20, 2018 | Brexit, News
Claims that UK border issues can be resolved in the event of a no-deal Brexit through technology have been described as ‘misguided’ and ‘irresponsible’. The Chartered institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has responded to a series of statements from politicians...
Aug 23, 2018 | Brexit, News
Responding to the Government’s newly published set of ‘no-deal’ Brexit Technical Notices, the Food and Drink Federation along with other industry representatives have expressed their concerns. Today (23rd August), the Government released a publication of guidance on...
