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Defra 'powerless' to solve labour issues

Defra is ‘powerless’ to address the ongoing labour crisis across the food and farming industry, Nick Allen, chief executive of the British Meat Processors Association has warned.

Hannah Binns
News Reporter
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Defra 'powerless' to solve labour issues

Defra is powerless to address the ongoing labour crisis across the food and farming industry, Nick Allen, chief executive of the British Meat Processors Association has warned. Last week, Defra announced...

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