Immigration in the United Kingdom: The Recession and Beyond
Recession reduced new immigration to the United Kingdom and hit recently arrived migrants hardest, highlighting the need for flexible labor policy and integration.
Turmoil in financial markets and news of slowing growth has filled headlines in developed nations across the world. As unemployment rises and household budgets shrink, analysts, policymakers and the public are beginning to ask what the consequences will be for immigrants and for immigration.
This MPI report intends to provide a baseline of evidence for policymakers seeking to calibrate their immigration policy responses to the economic downturn, with a focus on the United Kingdom.
Table of Contents
I. Present immigration patterns
II. The impact of the recession
III. Immigration patterns in the future
IV. Policy options and future scenarios
About the Global Program
The Global Program bridges policy advice, research, and candid dialogue to design effective migration policies, drawing on global evidence and anticipating the forces reshaping how people move.
