Seasonal Workers Scheme

Defra Secretary Steve Reed announces new policies and investment plans to help 'boost profits' for farmers

The Government confirmed 43,000 temporary seasonal worker visas would be available for horticulture in 2025 – which is 2,000 fewer than was available in 2024

It is part of a package of measures announced by the Government, which Defra said would provide ‘certainty' for the horticulture and poultry sector

From the outset, the Labour party has been clear the new Employment Rights Bill will be the biggest upgrade to workers' rights in a generation

The latest Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) study has provoked anger as food production omitted from Shortage Occupation List