UK ready to let in 80,000 young Europeans a year
The move would let up to 80,000 young Europeans live and work in Britain as negotiators seek a wider EU deal.
- Ministers raised the youth mobility scheme cap to 80,000 annually, serving as a diplomatic "olive branch" to unlock negotiations with the European Union ahead of a summit this month.
- Previously, Britain restricted the program to 50,000 places, while the European Union pushed for higher figures; Prime Minister Andy Burnham now seeks a "trusted partner" approach to rebuild relations.
- The Prime Minister is ready to offer £450m in university fee subsidies to secure access to the "Made in Europe" industrial programme, which prioritizes European firms for public contracts.
- Former Chancellor Rachel Reeves praised the Prime Minister's leadership on Sunday, though she warned Brexit has made Britain "poorer, weaker and less secure," while Cabinet members remain divided.
- The Prime Minister warned last week that ministers must not "advocate for specific options," noting any "fundamental change" to post-Brexit arrangements is "for the public to decide.
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Preparations for the summit between the United Kingdom and the European Union were under way on 20 November, and London seems willing to make important concessions in Brussels in exchange for its participation in the...
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The Independent (US)Burnham to offer cheap fees to EU students in return for access to post-Brexit scheme
Move is the first step in prime minister’s plans to become closer to the EU
In exchange for its participation in the “Made in Europe” program, Britain is considering allowing EU students to study at its universities at the same tuition fees as British students. And it will financially support the schools. The post London re-engages with the EU through universities – Considers reducing tuition fees for European students appeared first on in.gr.
Labour Prime Minister would like to bring them back to the levels before leaving the EU: from £27,000 a year to £9,700. This is what he asks for in return in Brussels, in view of the 20 November summit.
Britain's ruling Labour Party prepares to open its doors to 80,000 young Europeans between the ages of 18 and 30 each year as part of steps to smooth relations with the EU has led to a political crisis in the country.
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