This may not be be the best time to introduce a new tax on business, but amid soaring costs, a wobbly recovery from a global pandemic and adjusting to Brexit, that is exactly what is happening with the new Plastic Packaging Tax being introduced next month. However, it...
The Government has announced that in April 2022 it will introduce a Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) in an effort to provide a clear economic incentive for businesses to use recycled plastic in the manufacture of plastic packaging, which will create greater demand for this...
In our series of COP26 pieces, we explore what this momentous conference means for agriculture, food and farming. Zero emission HGVs As COP26 prepared to host Transport Day, the Government confirmed all new heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) weighing 26 tonnes and...
In our series of COP26 pieces, we explore what this momentous conference means for agriculture, food and farming. The Global Coal to Clean Power Transition Statement signed at COP26 Energy day at COP26 marked a huge step towards mass adoption of renewable...
In our series of COP26 pieces, we explore what this momentous conference means for agriculture, food and farming. The Global Methane Pledge launched at COP26 The Global Methane Pledge was launched at COP26 on Tuesday 2nd November. The pledge, which US President...
The Rural Policy Group team was delighted to be back at the Kent Showground for the 88th National Fruit Show this week; with RPG founding partner MHA MacIntyre Hudson, who made their debut appearance at the show despite a long-standing involvement with farming and...
