Brexit
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Waitrose backs Government call to maintain UK food standards
08 July 2020 BrexitNew executive director James Bailey pledged support for UK farmers in a recent statement -
New Trade and Agriculture Commission could protect food standards post-Brexit
02 July 2020 BrexitThe new commission follows increasing concerns about the impact of low-quality imports -
Farmers and producers receive overwhelming support from British public ahead of Brexit
19 June 2020 BrexitOver one million people have signed a petition to voice their concerns about the threat to farming standards -
What does the threat of low-quality imports mean for the agriculture sector?
12 June 2020 BrexitWe look at why people are so nervous about ongoing Brexit trade deal talks, and what the prospect of low-quality imports could mean for British producers and retailers -
British regional products at risk in Brexit trade negotiations
08 June 2020 BrexitThe failure to secure guarantees threatens iconic food and drink made in the UK -
What does the future of farming hold?
29 May 2020 BrexitOngoing and imminent changes could prove positive for the industry -
Green Brexit for food and farming is ‘hanging in the balance’, the Soil Association warns
29 May 2020 BrexitAfter Parliament voted against amendments to support a move to agroecology and to prohibit imports of low welfare and environmentally damaging produce, the Soil Association warns that it is undermining ambitions for a Green Brexit -
New Brexit trade tariffs could protect domestic food producers
26 May 2020 BrexitRegime will replace EU tariff on 1st January 2021 -
MPs reject amendment to uphold British farming standards post-Brexit
18 May 2020 BrexitThe amendment to the Agriculture Bill would have guaranteed high standards for food and drink entering the UK -
“Common sense will prevail once the political posturing has receded”
13 March 2020 BrexitWith the clock ticking through the UK's 11-month transition period with the EU, are exporting producers any clearer on where they stand? -
Brexit is on: Spain responds
03 March 2020 BrexitAs one of Britain's most valuable international partners, how will Spain be affected by the UK's exit from the EU? -
Industry reacts to general election results
13 December 2019 BrexitA Conservative win and the PM's promise to "get Brexit done" has prompted plenty of reaction from the food and drink sector