Exports
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Can tea, jam and beer save the British economy?
The world is said to be clamouring for British food and drink. As part of the government's post-Brexit strategy, Andrea Leadsom has launched the somewhat self-importantly titled 'International Action Plan for Food and Drink'. The
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Exports 'down to lowest level since 2009'
Exports have fallen to their lowest level for six years, according to new research. A survey of 1,250 firms found that just over half said overseas orders have remained constant in recent months, while 50% said sales have stayed the same. Both
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Whisky export value at record high
Whisky exports were worth a record £4.27 billion last year, despite less of the drink going overseas. A total of 1.19 billion bottles of whisky were exported, 5% fewer than in
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Nation's Noodle returns production to UK
A popular British noodle brand is returning its manufacturing to home turf, according to a report in the Guardian. Symington's, the 191-year-old British company that makes Golden Wonder's pot noodles, has cancelled its Chinese
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Export demand for used cars is driving prices to unnatural levels
Researchers for CAP Black Book, the used car valuation tool, are reporting "crazy" price tags attached to vehicles destined for export – with many selling for fees far beyond their normal market values. CAP cites the
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British pigs to go on Chinese menus
The offal, trotters and ears of British pigs will soon be on the menu in China. Much of the pork that will be exported following a £50 million deal will be parts of the "fifth quarter" of the animal, which British diners do not
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US boosts Scottish salmon exports
North America has become the biggest international consumer of Scottish salmon for the first time and has helped to boost exports to a record level for the second consecutive year, new figures have shown. Some 44,454 tonnes of salmon crossed
