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Government Covid support 'skewed in favour' of food retail at time of record sales

UK Government policy during the pandemic has been ‘skewed in favour’ of food retail, despite the sector enjoying record sales, a wholesale distribution representative has said.

Abi Kay
clock • 2 min read
Government Covid support 'skewed in favour' of food retail at time of record sales

UK Government policy during the pandemic has been ‘skewed in favour' of food retail, despite the sector enjoying record sales, a wholesale distribution representative has said. James Bielby, chief executive...

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