Youth mobility scheme disagreement hampering reset of UK-EU relations

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Youth mobility scheme disagreement hampering reset of UK-EU relations
Published May 12, 2026

Deal was expected by end of month but talks hit buffers over cap on number of people entering UK and tuition fees

Significant gaps remain in negotiations on the reset in relations between the UK and the EU despite Keir Starmer’s latest pledge to put Britain “at the heart of Europe” after last week’s election drubbing.

The UK wants to limit the number of young people from the EU who come into the country as part of a post-Brexit youth mobility scheme to below 50,000, it has emerged.

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