Migration - To UK from EU (Poland)

Migration - To UK from EU (Poland)

1. In 2006 - 264,555 polish immigrants came to the UK

2. Push Factors

   • 2005 - polish unemployment 18.2%
   • 2006 - Polish GDP per head $12,700

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7. Pull Factors

   • Desire to experience life abroad
   • To learn English
   • 2005 - UK employment 5.1%
   • Unskilled Labor needed - farming
   • 2006 - UK GDP $30,900

8. Impacts

   • £2.54 billion contributed annually by eastern European immigrants
   • 80% of new migrants: 18-35 years old
     • National Insurance would have to be higher if immigration was lower
   • Migrants contributed 0.5 to 1% of UK economy in 2005 and 2006

9. Issues of Concern

   • The Minimum wage: Workers have had large deductions made for accommodation, transport, food - this reduces their earning
   • Immigrants have created racial tensions and misunderstandings