UK ready to let in 80,000 young Europeans a year
The move is a concession to EU negotiators, who had pushed for a higher figure and broader access for young people to work in Britain.
- 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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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
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