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UK food and drink trade deficit hits £21bn, largest since 2000

Britain's food and drink trade gap has widened to more than £21bn, the biggest this century, as Brexit, Middle East conflict and US tariffs hit exports while imports surged. Industry leaders call it a wake-up call for national security.

UK food and drink trade deficit largest since 2000 at £21bn
UK food and drink trade deficit hits £21bn, largest since 2000
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Britain's food and drink trade gap has widened to more than £21bn, the biggest this century, as Brexit, Middle East conflict and US tariffs hit exports while imports surged. Industry leaders call it a wake-up call for national security.