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Just 23,000 people came to UK last year on youth mobility visas



Figures give EU diplomats more hope of reaching a post-Brexit deal to allow young holiday workers into UK Just 23,000 people came to the UK last year to work as part of the British youth mobility scheme, a fraction of the overall net migration and one that may allay fears in the Labour government as it comes under pressure to let in young EU holiday workers.Most of the people on the youth mobility scheme (YMS) visa programme in 2023 were from Australia, with 9,900 workers, and New Zealand, with 5,300. Continue reading…



Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2024/sep/25/23000-people-came-uk-youth-mobility-visas-brexit-deal

Author : Lisa O’Carroll

Publish date : 2024-09-25 16:04:22

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