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National › Japanese happy after UK waters down English tests

The Japanese community in Britain is relieved after the government watered down a new English language requirement for foreign nationals coming to work in the… ...full story at Japan Today

from Japan Today on Thu, Jun 12 2008

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20 Mar 08		Japanese community concerned about Britain's plans for English tests  »  Japan Today The Japanese community in Britain is hoping the government will rethink plans for a new English language requirement for foreign nationals coming to work in the country. The Japanese Embassy in London has expressed "serious concern" at initial government...
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