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UK Food and Drink Trade Deficit Surges to £21.1 Billion

New industry data from the Food and Drink Federation shows the UK trade deficit in the food and drink sector hit £21.1 billion in the first half of the year, driven by a 10 percent decline in export volumes.
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Royal Navy Diving Squadron Honoured for Global Bomb Disposal Efforts
UK State Pension Set to Approach £13,000 Per Year Under Triple-Lock
Rolls-Royce Wins Multi-Million-Pound Engine Contract with Philippine Airlines
TfL Questions Future of Heathrow Express Amid Proposed £33 Billion Expansion
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