Energy crisis puts farm shops and butchers at risk

Farm shops have begun closing their doors and many more are facing an uncertain future as soaring energy costs threaten to hit £100,000 a year.

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Energy crisis puts farm shops and butchers at risk

Farm shops have begun closing their doors and many more are facing an uncertain future as soaring energy costs threaten to hit 100,000 a year. Stuart and Lily Beaton have taken the decision to shut...

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