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UFU concern over telecoms mast rents
The UFU has urged members to get in contact if they are approached by companies looking to reduce the prices paid for having masts on their land.
According to the union, telecoms companies are using the Digital Economy Act of 2017, which includes the Electronic Communications Code, to drive down the prices.
“While we expect current agreements to be honoured, what is happening stems directly from the code. Farmers must respond to correspondence in a reasonable time, so that they do not lose out by default” said UFU deputy president Victor Chestnutt.
Red diesel prices rise by 4p/l
Rising crude oil prices have affected fuel prices, with quotes this week for 1,000 litres of red diesel at £640 to £645, including VAT.
That is an increase of £40 from late December, putting prices on a par with what was paid back in September.
The price increase comes on the back of the recent political tension between the USA and Iran.
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