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Interest rate rise adds to pressure on farm margins

The Bank of England monetary policy committee voted to increase the Bank of England base rate to 1.25 per cent from 1 per cent

Alex Black
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Interest rate rise adds to pressure on farm margins

The Bank of England monetary policy committee voted to increase the Bank of England base rate to 1.25 per cent from 1 per cent 51AVÊÓÆµbusinesses operating on tight margins were facing a further squeeze...

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