Internal migration in the UK Flashcards
1
Q
What are the reasons for internal migration in the UK?
A
Driven by factors such as economic opportunities, housing costs, life satisfaction, and family needs
2
Q
What trends are there in people moving?
A
-People are moving to London to surrounding areas, particularly home countries.
-Scotland sees high influx of migrants from England
3
Q
What are the consequences of internal migration?
A
Consequences include population growth in regions like Scotland, housing shortages in popular areas like London, and a shifting workforce with many commuting from outskirts.
4
Q
Internal migration can lead to…
A
demographic challenges, job shortages and economic decline.
