EU’s Erasmus scheme to reopen to UK students for first time since Brexit at cost of £570m

Deal agreed to rejoin exchange programme in 2027, fulfilling Labour election manifesto pledgeEurope live – latest updatesYoung people across the UK and the EU will reciprocally be able to study or gain work experience through the EU’s Erasmus scheme for the first time since Brexit, after the government announced an agreement to rejoin at a cost of £570m.The scheme, known officially as Erasmus+, will be reopened to those involved in education, training, culture and sport from 2027, after discussions in London and Brussels to fulfil a Labour election manifesto pledge. Continue reading...