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Welsh red meat levy to increase by 3.3% this April

The increase has been approved by the Welsh Government Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies

Rachael Brown
Chief Reporter
clock • 2 min read
Welsh red meat levy to increase by 3.3% this April

The increase has been approved by the Welsh Government Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies

Welsh red meat levy rates are set to increase by 3.3% from April 1 this year, in line with the Consumer Prices Index, including owner-occupiers' housing costs (CPIH) inflation. SIGN UP NOW: Join our...

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