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Some citizens of EU member states could pay more in UK work visa fees than other EU nationals, according to a report published by Politico. The report claims that citizens of at least five Eastern European and Baltic nations must pay more to obtain a work visa for the UK.
The Politico report states that citizens of 25 countries – including 21 EU member states – are subject to a £55 discount when applying for certain UK visas, including programs aimed at entrepreneurs, health care staff, researchers, charity workers, medium-skilled workers and temporary workers – such as fruit pickers.
Employers reportedly also save money when hiring staff from these countries as businesses are not subject to the £199 fee required to issue a certificate of sponsorship. Meanwhile, citizens of Ireland do not require a visa to work in the UK because of a Common Travel Area agreement.
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Brussels has discovered not all member states are subject to the same rules and fees when applying for post-Brexit work visas in the UK. Under current rules, the citizens of 25 countries, including 21 in the EU, are subject to a £55 discount in fees when applying for jobs in areas such as health care, research and also for temporary work in the agricultural sector.
It follows a £15million investment at the company s Bournville site in Birmingham.
Mondelez, owner of the brand, will shift the production of 12,000 tonnes of chocolate from the continent to the UK next year.
While there will be no new jobs, the relocation of production has been hailed by Brexiteers as a boost for Brexit Britain.
Express.co.uk readers also highlighted the blow the move gives Germany - and Remainers.
One person said: “I heard a Wispa that remoaners have got their Snickers in a twist, as we have left their Club.”
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