International migration EU to UK

Question 1

What are the Push factors from Europe to the UK?

Answer 1

Unemployment
Low income
Annual GDP was US$12,700

Question 2

What are the Pull factors from Europe to the UK?

Answer 2

Desire to experience life abroad
Job vacancies
Better standard of living
UK did not restrict immigration

Question 3

What are the negative impacts on the country of origin?

Answer 3

Negative-
Workforce leaving country
High skill workforce deficit

Question 4

What are the positive impacts on the country of origin?

Answer 4

Positives -
Remittances sent back to Poland.

Question 5

What are the impacts on the destination country?

Answer 5

Benefits-
Brings wide ranger skills
Contributes to economic growth
80% of migrants aged 18-35 this offsets the UK ageing population

Question 6

What are the concerns for the migrants?

Answer 6

Tension between migrants and local
population
Majority of migrants are men, aged 18 to 34
Schools, hospitals, services are put under pressure.
Property prices increase due to increased demand.
Money is sent out of UK
Anti polish graffiti has appeared.