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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Kate Devlin

‘Massive step forward’ for post-Brexit youth visa scheme

  • The European Union has given approval to begin detailed discussions with the UK regarding post-Brexit youth visas.
  • Campaigners have hailed this decision as a "massive step forward" for young people in the UK, aiming to restore opportunities lost after Brexit.
  • The proposed scheme would allow 18 to 30-year-olds from the UK to work in EU countries and young EU citizens to work in the UK for short periods.
  • Conditions for the youth visa scheme include no access to benefits, no accompanying family members, and payment of an immigration health surcharge.
  • This development follows a recent poll indicating that a majority of Britons now desire the UK to rejoin the European Union.

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