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News: How Bury is putting money back into people’s pockets

Since the beginning of the local campaign to increase the uptake of Healthy Start, Bury has seen uptake increase by ten per cent, with more people eligible to the scheme now claiming and receiving the weekly payments. This might seem a modest increase but over the course of a year this equates to £16K back into peoples’ pockets at a time of great need, with some of it being spent locally at fruit and veg stalls in Bury Market.
Good Food Local | Wednesday 8 November 2023

News: Wholegrain definition kicked into the long grass

Real Bread Campaign secures encouragement from Defra but no commitment.
Real Bread Campaign | Wednesday 8 November 2023

News: 1.5 million food parcels distributed as need continues to soar

New figures released by the Trussell Trust reveal that 1.5 million emergency food parcels were provided between April and September 2023 by food banks in the charity’s UK-wide network. This is the most parcels that the network has ever distributed at this point in the year and represents a 16% increase from the same period in 2022.
Food Poverty | Wednesday 8 November 2023

News: The King's Speech - four points of interest for Sustain

King Charles delivered his speech in Parliament this week, marking the beginning of a new parliamentary session which will run up to the next general election (widely expected in autumn 2024).
Sustain | Tuesday 7 November 2023

News: How are we doing?

Real Bread Campaign supporters' survey.
Real Bread Campaign | Tuesday 7 November 2023

News: Soil Association launch Organic For All

The Soil Association launched a new vision to make organic food affordable and accessible for all society at their Organic Trade conference in London on 2 November, highlighting the three pillars of action and encourage all players across food and farming to get behind the campaign.
Bridging the Gap | Tuesday 7 November 2023

News: New briefing on value of peri-urban food production across the UK

This new Fringe Farming briefing aimed at policy-makers and councils makes the case for growing food locally on smaller nature and climate friendly farms at the edges of our cities across the UK.
Fringe Farming | Monday 6 November 2023

News: New guides and advice on protection for food growing sites

Launching two new first-of-their-kind guides from Capital Growth and CPRE London explaining how to protect food growing sites using existing designations. The crucial legal, planning and political campaigning steps will be explored futher in a webinar on Wednesday 15 November, online from 2.30-4pm.
Capital Growth | Monday 6 November 2023

News: House of Lords Horticultural Committee calls for government action on neglected horticulture sector

Whilst the sector contributes £5 billion to the economy and plays a vital role in ensuring food security and healthy diets, its current state is bleak. New report calls for Government to take urgent steps to safeguard its future success.
Sustainable Farming Campaign | Monday 6 November 2023

News: Celebrating Alexandra Rose Charity's Food Innovation Award

Bridging the Gap partner and Sustain alliance member, the Alexandra Rose Charity, win the Food Innovation Award at this year's prestigious BBC Food & Farming Awards.
Bridging the Gap | Thursday 2 November 2023