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The NFU and NPA say that new European Commission rules on food labelling may lead to massive confusion for British shoppers keen to buy meat produced in the UK.

The Commission voted to introduce mandatory reared and slaughtered labelling rules. The NFU and NPA say that mandatory rules should have extended to born, reared and slaughtered – a decision which may increase consumer confidence at a time when the industry is still reeling following the horsemeat scandal.

The two organisations are concerned that labels could give the impression that a product is from the UK when it...

Firefighters will strike again on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve in an ongoing pension dispute between the Government and the Fire Brigades Union (FBU).

Three more strikes have been announced by the FBU following strikes last Friday and Saturday.

Devon and Somerset fire and rescue authority have said that seven incidents requiring firefighters took place during last weekend’s strikes and were attended by non-FBU firefighters.

Speaking ahead of last weekend’s strike Fire Minister Brandon Lewis said: “Once again the FBU’s actions cast doubt over their claims that...

Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity has celebrated 35 years of its iconic “A Dog is for Life, Not just for Christmas” campaign.

Coined in 1978 by the charity’s CEO, Clarissa Baldwin OBE, the campaign highlights the issue of dogs given as Christmas presents being abandoned or neglected.

To celebrate the milestone, Neil Parish MP for Tiverton and Honiton hosted a Westminster event to promote awareness of the charity’s campaign among MPs. MPs were given the opportunity to take a festive Dogs Trust sleigh ride surrounded by stuffed dog toys. Attendees also learned...

Christmas revellers who get into a spot of bother will be able to take advantage of a Help Zone in Exeter city centre next Friday (20 December). The Help Zone aims to help those who find themselves in difficulties following the excesses of Christmas parties, be it from injury, drinking too much alcohol or being a victim of violence. Situated at The Mint Methodist Church in Fore Street, the Help Zone is being trialled on 'Builder's Friday' - traditionally the busiest night for Christmas party goers. The initiative brings together paramedics, police and Exeter City Council staff in one...