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Reform UK Targets EU Nationals, Sparks Trade Deal Tensions

11/18/2025

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Reform UK plans to block EU nationals from universal credit.
The move risks violating the post-Brexit trade deal and inviting EU retaliation.
Nigel Farage (Reform UK leader) will announce the plan, claiming they could save £25 billion annually.
The measures include slashing overseas aid by 90% and raising the NHS surcharge for non-UK residents to £2,718.
The Labour Party says the proposals are unrealistic and could raise prices amid trade tensions.

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Story summary

Reform UK plans to block EU nationals from universal credit.
The move risks violating the post-Brexit trade deal and inviting EU retaliation.
Nigel Farage (Reform UK leader) will announce the plan, claiming they could save £25 billion annually.
The measures include slashing overseas aid by 90% and raising the NHS surcharge for non-UK residents to £2,718.
The Labour Party says the proposals are unrealistic and could raise prices amid trade tensions.