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Rules on working in the UK for European and other non-British citizens.

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Working in the UK - a guide to your rights

Links to an interactive guide on your rights at work in the UK. 

https://www.tuc.org.uk/research-analysis/reports/working-uk-guide-your-rights
TUC - Trades Union Congress
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Working in the UK during your studies

How to check if you can work during your studies in the UK.

https://www.ukcisa.org.uk/Information--Advice/Working/Can-you-work
UKCISA- The UK Council for International Student Affairs
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Work visas

Summarises the different work visas available to migrant workers with links to specific types of visa.
https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas
GOV.UK
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Visas and immigration

Contains information about visa requirements and explains how you can make an application inside or outside the UK.
https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration
GOV.UK
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Temporary workers

Explains the different types of work visa available. Information about the routes available to temporary workers who want to come to the United Kingdom to do temporary work for a licensed Tier 5 sponsor.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-on-application-for-uk-visa-u...
GOV.UK
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Skilled workers

This section contains information about the immigration routes through Tier 2, currently available to skilled workers who have a job offer.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-on-application-for-uk-visa-a...
GOV.UK
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Tier 5 (Youth mobility scheme) (PDF)

The youth mobility scheme is for sponsored young people from participating countries who would like to experience life in the United Kingdom.

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/651885...
GOV.UK
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Bulgarian and Romanian nationals - claiming benefits

From 1 January 2014, if you are a Bulgarian or Romanian national, you no longer have to register with the Workers Authorisation Scheme if you are working in the UK. From this date you will have the same rights as other EEA nationals to live and work in the UK. However, if you want to claim certain benefits, you must show that you have a right to reside in the UK and that you intend to settle here and make it your home for the time being.

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/coming-from-abroad-and-claiming-benef...
Citizens Advice
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Guide to legal remedies for victims of trafficking for labour exploitation (PDF)

Links to a guide that explains the routes to accessing compensation. It also briefly explains the National Referral Mechanism as well as outlining other remedies, including the prosecution of traffickers and immigration remedies. 

http://www.labourexploitation.org/sites/default/files/publications/Flex%20Guide%...
FLEX
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