Policy Blog
In our Policy Blog, the British Brands Group’s CEO, Tom Reynolds, shares his perspective on the relevance of the brand business model to policymakers and the role government can play in strengthening the environment for brands in the UK. Drawing on close engagement with decision-makers and industry, Tom explores the key policy issues shaping the landscape—and how smart, forward-looking policy can support brands, consumers and economic growth.
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Sarah Garry Sep 28, 2026
GCA Annual Conference 2026: supplier confidence, commercial pressures and the importance of speaking up
The Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) Annual Conference took place on Tuesday 29 September, bringing together suppliers, retailers, trade associations and other industry stakeholders to consider...
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Sarah Garry Sep 24, 2026
EU considers new rules on territorial supply constraints: what UK brands need to know
The European Commission is considering new measures to tackle what it describes as territorial supply constraints (TSCs), practices which can make it difficult for retailers and...
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Tom Reynolds Aug 26, 2026
Another burden for brands: new Calais rules on wooden packaging
Businesses exporting goods through Calais should be aware of a new French border procedure for wood packaging material (WPM), due to take effect from 1 September 2026.
It is a little...
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Aug 25, 2026
British Brands Group appoints Sarah Garry as Chief Executive
The British Brands Group has announced the appointment of Sarah Garry as its new Chief Executive.
Sarah joins the Group from the Property Care Association, where she has served as Chief...
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Tom Reynolds Jun 17, 2026
Fair competition in FMCG: reflections from the Oxford Symposium
The British Brands Group was pleased once again to help the Oxford Centre for Competition Law and Policy organise the Oxford Symposium, a forum that has become an important space for thoughtful...
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Tom Reynolds Jun 14, 2026
Along with children, need to protect all consumers in digital space
The Prime Minister’s proposed ban on social media for under 16s is bold, eye catching and politically revealing. To supporters, it is a long overdue intervention to protect children from...
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