Cut to interest rates 'good news' for farmers

The cut marks the first reduction since the pandemic

Alex Black
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Cut to interest rates 'good news' for farmers

The Bank of England (BoE) has reduced interest rates for the first time since March 2020, with rates down from 5.25% to 5%. However, BoE governor Andrew Bailey has said there was unlikely to be a flurry...

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