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UK food trade deficit at record levels

The gap between imports and exports is set to widen as the impact of Brexit is felt. By Cedric Porter

Cedric Porter
Business Reporter
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UK food trade deficit at record levels

The gap between imports and exports is set to widen as the impact of Brexit is felt. By Cedric Porter In the year to November 2020 the UK imported £26.241 billion more food and drink than it exported,...

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