Government Takes Action

The UK government is launching a mission to save the full English breakfast in response to the ongoing crisis in the production of eggs and sausages. Cabinet Minister Therese Coffey is ordering urgent government action to ensure that well-farmed British grub continues to grace our plates.

Threat of Shortage

Supermarkets faced a significant egg shortage earlier this year due to bird flu and rising costs affecting farmers. Additionally, British pig farmers warned of a collapse in their industry as feed prices and labor shortages soared.

Focus on Quality

The government aims to secure the availability of British farmed eggs and sausages by launching a review into unfair prices in the egg sector. The goal is to find a solution that provides British farmers with fair compensation without increasing supermarket prices.

Support for Pig Farmers

Following a recent government review into pig farming, No10 has committed to tightening regulations to ensure that pig farmers receive a better deal. This move aims to increase the availability of British bacon and sausages in supermarkets.

Enhancing Food Security

Chancellor Rishi Sunak is focused on improving Britain's food security by promoting domestic growth and rearing of food. The aim is to reduce reliance on external supply chains, which have been disrupted by Covid lockdowns and conflicts such as the war in Ukraine.