04 March 2025
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The European Union reported the lowest recorded sheep headage since records began going into 2024, with an estimated 57.5 million head of sheep recorded in December 2023, down 2.5% from 2022 and 5% from...
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75 highly skilled sheep shearers have been stopped from entering the UK which would have helped prevent heat stroke and disease during the warm months, says MP
13 February 2026
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The NSA has warned a Home Office decision to deny overseas sheep shearers a concession to enter the UK without work visas risks ending a rich tradition of cultural and educational exchange
03 February 2026
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2 min read
Voters were asked to choose from 12 fleecy contenders each representing the diversity and charm of the UK’s native breeds
21 January 2026
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