Seasonal Worker Scheme visa allocation for farming sector confirmed

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The Government says the Seasonal Worker Scheme is not a long-term solution for farming
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The Government says the Seasonal Worker Scheme is not a long-term solution for farming

The Government has confirmed the number of visas allocated for the 2026 Seasonal Worker Scheme (SWS) had been finalised. In a recent meeting between NFU president Tom Bradshaw and Farming Minister Dame...

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