Michael O'Neill

UK shoppers still spending more and getting less

UK retail sales of beef and lamb show that rising retail prices means that even though shoppers are spending more money buying them, they have less in their basket.

NEWS 10 July 2026

UK shoppers still spending more and getting less

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Brussels adopts new livestock strategy

Brussels adopts new livestock strategy

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EU livestock strategy and protein action plan adopted

EU livestock strategy and protein action plan adopted

EU livestock strategy and protein action plan adopted

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Cereals, dairy and beef all fall in food price index

Cereals, dairy and beef all fall in food price index

Cereals, dairy and beef all fall in food price index

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US funding for farmers and fertiliser

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Decade of global growth forecast

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Australia fills Chinese beef quota

Australia fills Chinese beef quota

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Irish share of UK beef imports fell again in April

Irish share of UK beef imports fell again in April

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