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The local elections of 2 May 2024, which include the election of the London Mayor, will be the last ones open to all EU citizens in the UK.

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How to find your voice “because of your foreign accent and not despite it” https://europestreet.news/how-to-find-your-voice-because-of-your-foreign-accent-and-not-despite-it/ Thu, 08 Feb 2024 16:26:55 +0000 https://europestreet.news/?p=6932 Europe Street News

Award-winning journalist and author Barbara Serra encourages non-native English speakers to use their accent as an asset.

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UK citizens abroad regain permanent right to vote: how to register https://europestreet.news/uk-citizens-abroad-regain-permanent-right-to-vote-how-to-register/ Wed, 17 Jan 2024 01:09:35 +0000 https://europestreet.news/?p=6925 Europe Street News

British citizens who live abroad have regained the vote for life in UK general elections. As of 16 January 2024 they can register to vote.

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UK removes passport requirement for EU children on school trips from France https://europestreet.news/uk-removes-passport-requirement-for-eu-children-on-school-trips-from-france/ Sat, 30 Dec 2023 14:32:57 +0000 https://europestreet.news/?p=6913 Europe Street News

The British government has partially reversed post-Brexit passport and visa rules for school trips from France.

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EU scientists in UK join forces to set up pan-European professional network https://europestreet.news/eu-scientists-in-uk-join-forces-to-set-up-pan-european-professional-network/ Thu, 21 Dec 2023 00:12:19 +0000 https://europestreet.news/?p=6901 Europe Street News

European researchers in the UK are joining forces to set up the first professional network of EU academics in the country.

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Op-ed by EU Ambassador Pedro Serrano: Celebrating contributions of EU citizens in the UK https://europestreet.news/eu-ambassador-op-ed-celebrating-contributions-of-eu-citizens-in-the-uk/ Thu, 07 Dec 2023 11:56:14 +0000 https://europestreet.news/?p=6889 Europe Street News

Op-ed by Pedro Serrano, EU Ambassador to the UK: "I want to pay tribute to the EU citizens who live in the UK and contribute so much to this great nation."

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Jersey extends ID-only requirement for French nationals https://europestreet.news/jersey-extends-id-only-requirement-for-french-nationals/ Wed, 11 Oct 2023 20:16:30 +0000 https://europestreet.news/?p=6832 Europe Street News

The administration of Jersey allows entry to French citizens with an ID rather than a passport for day-return trips.

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EU parliament calls for common airline carry-on luggage standards https://europestreet.news/eu-parliament-calls-for-standard-dimensions-of-airlines-carry-on-luggage/ Sat, 07 Oct 2023 23:24:40 +0000 https://europestreet.news/?p=6823 Europe Street News

The European Parliament voted a resolution saying that there should be uniform standards for airlines carry-on luggage.

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EU Commission proposes introduction of EU-wide disability card https://europestreet.news/eu-commission-proposes-introduction-of-eu-wide-disability-card/ Sun, 10 Sep 2023 11:02:00 +0000 https://europestreet.news/?p=6797 Europe Street News

Priority entry, mobility aid or assistance at cultural and sport venues are not granted for people with disabilities moving in the EU.

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UK automatic extension of EU citizens’ pre-settled status: what we know so far https://europestreet.news/uk-automatic-extension-of-eu-citizens-pre-settled-status-what-we-know-so-far/ Mon, 07 Aug 2023 06:51:22 +0000 https://europestreet.news/?p=6787 Europe Street News

EU and other eligible citizens with temporary residence in the UK post-Brexit will have their pre-settled status automatically extended, the UK government has announced.

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Post-Brexit rights: the difference between settled and pre-settled status explained https://europestreet.news/post-brexit-rights-the-difference-between-settled-and-pre-settled-status-explained-by-a-lawyer/ Wed, 02 Aug 2023 08:18:00 +0000 https://europestreet.news/?p=4330 Europe Street News

EU nationals in the UK post-Brexit: lawyer explains the difference between settled and pre-settled status.

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How much do UK mobile operators charge for roaming in the EU? https://europestreet.news/how-much-do-uk-mobile-operators-charge-for-roaming-in-the-eu/ Tue, 01 Aug 2023 22:05:00 +0000 https://europestreet.news/?p=6778 Europe Street News

After Brexit several phone operators have brought back roaming fees for calls, text messages and data usage when travelling in Europe.

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