World & BusinessUK food and drink trade deficit reportedly reaches £21bn, largest since 2000
The Guardian says industry leaders are urging the government to protect homegrown produce in the interest of national security.
TLDR
The Guardian reports that the UK's food and drink trade deficit is £21bn, its largest since 2000. It says industry leaders want the government to protect homegrown produce on national security grounds. A user sharing the report calls for support for local production and for the UK to rejoin the EU.
UK food and drink trade deficit reportedly reaches £21bn, largest since 2000
The Guardian says industry leaders are urging the government to protect homegrown produce in the interest of national security.
TLDR
The Guardian reports that the UK's food and drink trade deficit is £21bn, its largest since 2000. It says industry leaders want the government to protect homegrown produce on national security grounds. A user sharing the report calls for support for local production and for the UK to rejoin the EU.