Sep 24, 2020 | Coronavirus, News
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced another support scheme for UK businesses which will replace the existing furlough scheme. The winter economy plan will see the Government and employers pay one-third of workers equivalent salary each for the next six months from...
Sep 23, 2020 | Coronavirus, News
The latest measures laid out by Prime Minister Boris Johnson could be the “fatal blow” to manufacturers which supply the foodservice and hospitality industries, according to chief executive of the Food and Drink Federation (FDF), Ian Wright. The new restrictions will...
Jun 24, 2020 | Brexit, Coronavirus, News
Defra and the Department of International Trade (DIT) have announced a ‘Bounce Back Plan’ for the agriculture, food and drink industries in order to support businesses that have been impacted by coronavirus. The plan consists of a number of trade measures...
Jun 17, 2020 | Coronavirus, News
A new report says further support from the UK and devolved Governments is vital to sustain manufacturers supplying the hospitality and foodservice market. Over 20 organisations from across the ‘farm-to-fork’ supply chain have warned that food and drink suppliers to...