Iran-US war: Food prices will be higher this summer, but it's not as bad as you think Wednesday, 3 June, 2026 Food prices are more likely to rise than fall this summer if disruption in the Strait of Hormuz continues, but the effect is likely to be indirect rather than immediate. The UK imports relatively little food directly through the Strait of Hormuz. However, the Strait is one of the world's most important energy chokepoints, with around 20% of global oil trade and significant volumes of liquefied... Articles
School food reforms: middle schools missed out 2nd June 2026 The UK Government's consultation on updating the School Food Standards is live and one important weakness within is a distinct failure to address the needs of... Articles
School food reforms: In support of food governors 2nd June 2026 The Government is consulting on its update to the School Food Standards legislative framework. Amongst the DfE's ideas for reforming this hugely important... Articles
School food reforms: more nudge, less haste 27th May 2026 The Government new school foods policy has been written around a central argument that's difficult to dismiss: children are eating too much sugar, salt and... Articles
Should the SNP be fixing Scottish food prices? 19th May 2026 Scotland's First Minister has announced plans to force retailers to cap the price of 50 food items - he says in a bid to tackle the cost of living crisis. But... Articles
UN FAO Seville conference: A right to food 15th May 2026 The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the UN's international congress in Seville this week brought together researchers, academics, policymakers, civil... Articles
School food reforms announced: better health but no more funding 12th April 2026 Today's Government school food changes represent the biggest overhaul of school meal standards in more than a decade, with ministers arguing the reforms are... Articles
UPFs in hospitals: How UK policy differs from US proposals 8th April 2026 Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants to shake up public procurement in order to force US hospitals to align with new dietary guidelines, reducing sugar content and ultra... Articles
Should EU food import checks be delayed? 5th April 2026 The UK Government’s decision to consider delaying new EU food import checks until July 2025 reflects the continuing complexity of post-Brexit trade arrangements... Articles
House of Commons research: Economic update: Middle East conflict and the UK economy 24th March 2026 The House of Commons Library has published a new briefing relating to the conflict in the Middle East and its effects on the UK economy. According to the... Articles
