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Sterling touched a three-week high on Thursday as the UK government announced a 25% windfall tax on oil and gas profits along with household energy support. The pound was last up 0.12% at $1.2599.
Support measures may ease pressure on the Bank of England and lift sentiment toward the pound, reducing import cost pressure for UK buyers. Grain and feed prices are largely unaffected.
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