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Rural Payments Agency updates working practices in response to coronavirus (COVID-19)

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Published on: 02 April 2020

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LNB News 02/04/2020

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Issue Date: 02 April 2020

Published Date: 02 April 2020

Jurisdiction(s): England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales

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The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) has provided farmers, landowners and rural businesses with an update of its working practices in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The changes to working practices include closing the majority of its offices. The information also outlines how urgent matters can be sent to the RPA that cannot be sent via email. Additionally, the RPA confirms it has put a halt to farm visits for three weeks while it considers its future approach. It has also advised farmers, landowners and rural businesses to be wary of fraud and confirms that it will not contact individuals asking for confirmation regarding personal or payment details.

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