UK Immigrants
UK Immigrants
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In 2019, people born outside the UK made up an estimated 14% of the UK’s population, or 9.5 million people
In 2019, people born outside the UK made up an estimated 14% of the UK’s population, or 9.5 million people
The size of the foreign-born population in the UK increased from about 5.3 million in 2004 to almost 9.5 million in 2019
In the year ending December 2019:
6.2 million people were living in the UK who had the nationality of a different country (9% of the total population)
3.7 million EU nationals were living in the UK
Facts
Compared to the UK born, migrants are more likely to be aged 26 to 64, and less likely to be children or people of retirement age
Compared to the UK born, migrants are more likely to be aged 26 to 64, and less likely to be children or people of retirement age
London has the largest number of migrants among all regions of the UK
London has the largest number of migrants among all regions of the UK
India became the most common country of origin for migrants in the UK after a number of Poles left the UK
India became the most common country of origin for migrants in the UK after a number of Poles left the UK
About half of non-EU-born migrants in the UK said they came to the country for family reasons in 2019, while the most common reason for migration among EU migrants was work
About half of non-EU-born migrants in the UK said they came to the country for family reasons in 2019, while the most common reason for migration among EU migrants was work
Racial tension in the UK
Racial tension in the UK
Black Lives Matter
A statue of a slave trade owner got pulled
... The findings, which BLM organisers said showed the movement has exposed existing fault lines, comes alongside parallel research indicating sharp rises in the number of black people saying they faced discrimination in the last year, rising from 74% in 2019 to 81%.
Racial abuse against footballers
No Room for Racism Campaign
Son Heung-Min racially abused online after Premier League defeat
Football Legend Ian Wright and Alan Shearer share their experiences of racism
Controversial government race report
... A row erupted last month after the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities published its report.
The publication said the UK "no longer" had a system rigged against minorities.
And it concluded family structure and social class had a bigger impact than race on how people's lives turned out.
But the government-commissioned report was accused of ignoring black and ethnic minority people's concerns and downplaying institutional racism.
In the UK, racial tension undeniably exists, but does it affect people's view towards immigration?
Official VS People's Welcome
Official VS People's Welcome
Immigrants Policies
Points-based immigration system
Points-based immigration system
Qualify for a visa: 70 points
A skilled job offer: 40
Able to speak English: 10
Annual pay of £25,600: 20
Extra Points:
better qualification (PhD)
Job offer from an industry which the UK has a shortage
Jobs in health / education
Skilled Worker Visas
Skilled Worker Visas
https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Intra-Company Transfer Visas
Intra-Company Transfer Visas
https://www.gov.uk/intracompany-transfer-worker-visa
Graduate Visa Route
Graduate Visa Route
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/graduate-route-to-open-to-international-students-on-1-july-2021
Public Opinions
An analysis of various survey on people’s attitude towards immigrants was published by the Migrant Observatory, supported by the Oxford University. Detailed methodology and analysis can be found on this link.
Strong opposition to immigrants
Strong opposition to immigrants
The figure shows a considerable opposition towards immigration as a combined 44% of respondents say they would like to see the number of immigrants reduced in a 2019 survey,
However, the same question was asked in a 2013 survey, with 77% favouring a reduction in immigrant numbers.
Opposition softening from peak
Opposition softening from peak
The opposition to immigrants is softening when interpreting three different surveys. A decline in the opposition has been observed since 2013. (Red box)
Immgrants from white, European, English-speaking countries preferred
Immgrants from white, European, English-speaking countries preferred
Country of origin plays a clear role in affecting immigrant acceptance. In a 2017 survey, only 10% of respondents said that no Australians should be allowed to come and live in Britain compared to 37% saying that no Nigerians should be allowed.
Professionals highly favourable
Professionals highly favourable
In the European Social Survey in 2014, there is low opposition towards professionals, but the opposition was much higher for unskilled migrants. Note that there is no particular preference between countries of origin (India vs Poland) if the immigrants are professionals.
British attitudes towards immigration vs other countries
British attitudes towards immigration vs other countries
The survey measures the sentiments towards immigration from 12 European countries. It illustrates that the British holds one of the most favourable views towards immigrants, with only 26% saying a few or no immigrants should be allowed.
Factors
Factors
Historical Reasons
Historical Reasons
commonwealth immigrants
Uganda Asians
Skilfulness of Immigrants
Skilfulness of Immigrants
High: Economical benefits
Low: Cheap labour
Changes in Immigration Policies
Changes in Immigration Policies
Racism
Racism
Conclusion
Conclusion
Most UK citizens welcome immigrants
Most UK citizens welcome immigrants
Long history of having immigrants
Skilled immigrants bring economic growth to the country
Immigration Policies barred low skilled workers --> job security
Anti-racism movements
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