Post-Brexit UK Ploughs Ahead With Gene Editing Laws Leaving EU Behind

UK ministers are pressing ahead with post-Brexit gene editing laws – which involves making changes to a plant’s existing DNA – despite whinges from Brussels that it could derail border checks agreements. Environment Secretary Steve Reed confirmed the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act 2023 will be fully in force by March, unlocking a £1 billion boost for UK agriculture.[…] Read the rest