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Red diesel duty to be cut by a third for UK farmers, Starmer announces

Farmers have faced significant pressure with spiralling red diesel costs since war in the Middle East escalated in February. Will the Government's support be too little too late or welcome news for the sector?

Chris Brayford
clock • 5 min read
Sir Keir Starmer said: "And today [May 20], we are cutting red diesel costs for farmers by a third, delivering the lowest rate for 20 years, that is alongside a record £11.8 million on the farming budget and a new national programme to redistribute surplus food."
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Sir Keir Starmer said: "And today [May 20], we are cutting red diesel costs for farmers by a third, delivering the lowest rate for 20 years, that is alongside a record £11.8 million on the farming budget and a new national programme to redistribute surplus food."

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has revealed the Government will cut farmers' red diesel duty by up to a third to support the sector with rising key farm input costs. In a joint statement with Chancellor...

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