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Struggling hort sector welcomes increase in seasonal workers

Industry bodies have welcomed an announcement from Government that 45,000 seasonal workers will be allowed into the UK for the 2023 growing season.

Abi Kay
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Struggling hort sector welcomes increase in seasonal workers

Industry bodies have welcomed an announcement from Government that 45,000 seasonal workers will be allowed into the UK for the 2023 growing season. This is an uplift of 15,000 compared to what was available...

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