Local Migration Issues in United Kingdom By Mohammed Zamman & Shumon Ahmed

National Demographics

London demographics 2001 census 2007 estimate

Current trends Eastern Europeans Roma Gypsies Asylum seekers and refugees Immigration cap of conservative government Benefits vs costs of immigration

Interesting facts There were an estimated 269, 400 refugees in the UK in 2009 – about 0.5% of the population (UNHCR, 2009) 80% of refugees are hosted by developing countries (see graphic below) Refugees only account for a tiny percentage of overall immigration. In 2007, the number of asylum applicants was 28,000, around 2% of total net immigration to the UK The number of applications for asylum, excluding dependants, was 30% lower in 2009 compared with 2008 (Home Office, 2009).

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