Migrant Workers Claim Farm Exploitation

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More migrant workers seek help over UK farm exploitation claims

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Nearly 700 foreign seasonal agricultural labourers complained to the Worker Support Centre ( WSC ) Charity in 2024 they were being treated unfairly by farmers.

One former fruit picker said more must be done to protect migrants from being treated like slaves.

UK government said it always took "decisive action" if abusive practices were found on farms.

The National Farmers' Union said overseas workers were "invaluable" to British farmers, who "take employee welfare extremely seriously and are continually adapting the way they operate to provide the best experience for workers". A spokeswoman added that the vast majority of workers have "a good experience in the UK which results in many returning to the same farms season after season"..

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