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UK retail stable for beef but lamb under pressure

Retail beef prices increased by 2% in the 12 weeks to 4 October, suggesting that the cattle price increases from 2024 and early 2025 have been fully passed on at this stage.

NEWS 23 October 2026

UK retail stable for beef but lamb under pressure

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UK retail stable for beef but lamb under pressure

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