FSA and FSS urge Government to address industry labour shortages
FSA and FSS have called on Government to work with regulators to address the ongoing shortages of key professionals in the food system.
FSA calls upon EFRA to support veterinary careers
The FSA has given evidence to EFRA about the implications of vet shortages in the UK, requesting Government support.
Proposed immigration rules the “wrong approach”, say Scottish trade bodies
Members of the Scottish food industry have written to the Home Secretary opposing the proposed UK immigration rules.
Committee calls for abolition of Shortage Occupation List as food sector roles missed off latest report
The Migration Advisory Committee has published its completed 2023 review of the Shortage Occupation List, suggesting it be scrapped altogether.
Meat industry trade body says Britain’s labour shortage is “not an easy problem to fix”
Companies within the British meat industry are facing one-off costs of up to £15,000 to bring in staff from far afield.
Increase in seasonal workers visas is a step forward, NFU says
Responding to Defra’s announcement on the Seasonal Workers Scheme, NFU deputy president said the move is “a positive step forward.”
