UK to increase number of visas for seasonal workers

Local media reports that the government plans to grant 45,000 seasonal visas in 2024 for workers in the horticulture sector (fruits, vegetables, other plants). During a meeting with the agricultural sector, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak clarified that this number could be increased by an additional 10,000 visas for agricultural workers, or 55,000 visas in total.

 

Since Brexit, UK professionals have struggled to find enough workers due to tougher immigration rules. The sector as a whole has increased the number of requests to the government to increase the number of visas.