The number of workers permitted to travel to the UK to pick and package fruit and vegetables will be increased for next year’s harvest, the government has announced today (22 December).

Measures announced to support farmers and growers next year, including an extended and expanded Seasonal Workers Pilot

Measures announced to support farmers and growers next year, including an extended and expanded Seasonal Workers Pilot

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Defra are working to compile a list of businesses that can take advantage of the authorised GB-NI trader 3 month grace period