IGCSE Geography / Globalisation and migration

Case study: how the UK manages migration

Edexcel International GCSE Geography (4GE1), chapter 8: Globalisation and migration, specification point 8.3b. Part of the full course.

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The UK manages migration by controlling who can come and how many people can move there, while keeping routes open for workers, students and people in danger. The approaches are debated because migration can fill job shortages and support services, but it can also increase pressure on housing and public services.

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