poland to uk migration

Question 1

people from Poland to UK in 2004-2007

Answer 1

500-000

Question 2

push factors

Answer 2

high unemployment-19%
low average wages- 1/3 of UK average
housing shortages- 300 dwellings per 1000 people

Question 3

pull factors

Answer 3

easy migration
more work and higher wages- high demand for tradesmen
god exchange rate- sending money home

Question 4

impacts in Poland

Answer 4

birth rate dropped- young people emigrated
shortage of workers- slowing economy growth
economy boosted by money sent home- £3 million sent home in 2006

Question 5

impact in the UK

Answer 5

population small increase
boosted economy- but money sent home aswell
new shops
catholic church attendance increases