BORIS JOHNSON is preparing to launch a Land-Army style 'Pick for Britain' campaign to stop the country's crops from rotting in the fields.
The Government is expected to launch the campaign in the coming weeks to urge Britons to pick fruit and vegetables on farms up and down the country. The move is in response to a shortage of seasonal labourers from Eastern Europe, due to
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Opera and classical home watching picks: critics pick their higlightsThere’s a growing treasure trove of classical music to watch for free. Each day, our critics will choose a highlight
Read more »
UK farmers fear huge labour shortfall despite interest in 'land army'At least 10,000 people have signed up, but more than 90,000 jobs need filling
Read more »
Britain needs new 'Land Army' to feed the nation during virus lockdownENVIRONMENT Secretary George Eustice has called for a ‘Land Army’ to help feed the nation during the coronavirus crisis. With the nation on lockdown there are fears there will not be enough seasona…
Read more »
Coronavirus pandemic - all you need to know as UK death toll risesThe Government is to announce measures to help more workers as the number of infected in Britain nears 10,000 - but 50 times that number have volunteered to help the NHS
Read more »
Boris Johnson urged to explain 'ideological' refusal of EU help buying coronavirus medical equipmentProcurement scheme uses bulk-buying power of 500 million strong single market
Read more »
Boris Johnson blames administrative error for failure to sign up to EU coronavirus equipment help schemeEU countries are banding together to buy equipment in bulk to get priority
Read more »