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M&S announces £2.1bn investment in British farming

Retailer unveils new 10-year contract deal for beef and lamb producers to secure high-quality produce and boost farmer confidence

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 2 min read
M&S has announced a £2.1bn investment in British lamb and beef
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M&S has announced a £2.1bn investment in British lamb and beef

Retailer M&S has unveiled a £2.1bn investment in beef and lamb production which it said extends its commitment to British farmers. The deal will see two new decade-long supplier contracts with ABP and...

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