Summary
The UK government has decided to rejoin the Erasmus study program, which allows students to study abroad in other European countries. The decision involves a cost of £570 million, and some people are discussing whether it's worth the expense.
Key Facts
- The UK announced it will rejoin the Erasmus student exchange program.
- The program is aimed at allowing students to study in other European countries.
- The return to the Erasmus scheme will cost the UK £570 million.
- The announcement included discussions with Nick Thomas-Symonds, the minister for EU relations.
- Andrea Egan was named as the new secretary general of Unison, the UK's largest union.
- There is discussion on how Unison's leadership change might impact the Labour Party and Keir Starmer.
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