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Rural Payments Agency boss to step down this summer

RPA chief executive Paul Caldwell said he leaves the agency in a 'great position' to further maximise grant-making and deliver for its customers

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Chief Reporter
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Rural Payments Agency boss to step down this summer

The chief executive of the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) has announced that he is stepping down and retiring from the Civil Service this summer. SIGN UP NOW: Join our FREE webinar: Unpacking the Chancellor's...

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