Seasonal rebound for lamb as retail sales falter

Household spending on lamb was down as people tighten their belts during the cost of living crisis

Alex Black
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Seasonal rebound for lamb as retail sales falter

Prime sheep prices have seen a seasonal rebound in November but retail sales have been squeezed as inflation affects shoppers buying habits. Prices have settled around the 240p/kg mark at Scottish marts...

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