Advantages to Poland  Since 2004, Poles have been migrating to UK. This has reduced unemployment in Poland, which was to some extent created by a large active population (post WW2 baby boom)  Many Poles have gained skills that will make them more employable when they return to Poland. Poles who are able to speak English fluently are much more employable on their return to Poland  Money is sent home to families which boosts their income and helps the economy of Poland. It is estimated that £4billion is sent back to Poland every year

Disadvantages to Poland  The young and active have left – 82% of migrants are between 18 and 34.  People who have more skills or are educated are more likely to leave. To some extent a brain drain has occurred. A qualified nurse will earn more money in the UK doing agricultural work than nursing in Poland.  Poland’s divorce rate has doubled in the past 7 years. This has been attributed to long-term absence of partners and for returning Poles, a decline in the standard of living, which puts an added strain on relationships.

Advantages to UK  Poles have filled gaps in admin, hospitality, catering, construction and agricultural labouring  Many of our agricultural crops would lie rotting in fields if there were no migrants to pick the produce  It is estimated that 87,500 builders will be required in the next 5 years to meet the demands of new construction. Many of the builders will come from Poland  £1.9 billion a year is made from Poles paying taxes and NI  Poles will often work for less and are very hardworking and productive  Scotland’s BR has increased as a result of immigration. 1 in 5 babies are born to parents from Poland, Latvia and other EU accession nations. The majority are born to Polish parents  The catholic church has seen increasing congregations as many of the Poles are devout catholics

Disadvantages to UK  36,000 dependants have been brought to the UK. Children require schooling which can put pressure on class sizes and resources e.g. EFL teachers.  27,000 child benefit applications have been approved. This comes at a time where child benefits are being withdrawn from parents earning over £40,000 per annum.  Some rural areas such as East Anglia have seen enormous growth from migrants. Some resentment has arisen from local people, although very few locals are willing to work on farms.  Dental and medical services struggling in some areas to meet the demands of an increased population

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