Overseas shearers given concession to enter the UK

It comes after months of lobbying, according to the National Association of Agricultural Contractors (NAAC)

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Overseas shearers given concession to enter the UK

International sheep shearers have been granted a special concession to be able to enter the UK in 2025. The National Association of Agricultural Contractors (NAAC) said the decision, which comes after...

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