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A. Al-Moosa et K. Mc Lachlan. Immigrant Labour in Kuwait.
No full textFindlay Allan. A. Al-Moosa et K. Mc Lachlan. Immigrant Labour in Kuwait.. In: Revue européenne des migrations internationales, vol. 2, n°1, Septembre 1986. Méditerranée. p. 241
La mesure de la qualité de la vie dans les zones urbaines britanniques
No full textLelièvre Éva, Findlay Allan. La mesure de la qualité de la vie dans les zones urbaines britanniques. In: Population, 46ᵉ année, n°2, 1991. pp. 374-379
East-Central European migration to the UK: policy issues and employment circumstances from the perspective of employers and recruitment agencies
No full textSince the accession of the A8 countries (Poland, Czech Republic, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Hungary and Estonia) to the European Union on 1st May 2004 citizens from these countries have had the right to participate in the British labour market. As a consequence of significant disparities in wage levels, large numbers of A8 migrants have worked in the UK, meaning that in a short space of time EastCentral Europe has become one of the principal source regions of migrants to Britain and nationals from these states now constitute some of the largest foreign-born populations in the country. This research draws on interviews with recruitment agencies and employers to shed light on the employment conditions of East-Central European migrants in the UK and the influence of policy and legislative issues on how this source of labour in recruited and employed. Key points covered in the analysis include: a typology of recruitment and employment practices in relation to the use of migrant labour in the UKs agribusiness sector, consideration of the influence of policy and legislative issues on how A8 migrant labour is recruited and employed in the UK labour market and the employment conditions of A8 migrant workers in the UK
An audit of international student mobility to the UK
No full textThe number of students from other European Union countries coming to the UK has been in decline over recent years, although this trend has so far been offset by the number of students from some non-European countries, especially China. The largest reductions from the European Union have been from countries such as Germany, Ireland and Greece. In this paper we carry out secondary data analysis of HESA data and draw on primary research previously carried out within our research team to discuss the significance of these trends. We offer potential explanations for region and country-specific trends in student mobility in relation to recent changes to higher education fees and immigration policies. The possible consequences of the 2016 Brexit referendum for international student mobility to the UK is discusse
Trends in East and Central European migration to the UK during recession
No full textHow has the volume of in-migration to the UK from East and Central Europe changed since the onset of the recession? To what extent has the change in demand for migrant labour been spatially and sectorally uneven? What do these trends say about the function served by recent East and Central European migrants working in the UK labour market? This briefing paper summarises the findings contained in an article recently published in Population Trends number 145 (Autumn 2011) which explores the effects of the recession on East and Central European migration to the UK
The uneven impact of different life domains on the wellbeing of migrants
No full textLife satisfaction and motives for migration are both complex entanglements, reflecting multiple desires and experiences. The aim of this paper is to show that a focussed analysis of satisfaction with particular domains of life can lend support to the claim that residential migration is not only a life stressor but also a positive means leading to enduring improvements in individual satisfaction. Using the British Household Panel Survey we examine overall life satisfaction and satisfaction in various life domains such as housing, job, social life, household income, spouse and health, both prior to and after moving. A temporal pattern of migrants’ satisfaction for a number of years before and after the move is derived employing a fixed-effects model. Our results reveal that moving increases housing satisfaction considerably. Despite some decrease over time, five years after migration housing satisfaction is still significantly higher than it was initially. The positive effect of migration on housing satisfaction is much stronger and endures longer for those with a sustained desire to move before migration. Changes in satisfaction with other life domains are much less pronounced and no lasting improvements in satisfaction are observed for them
Immigration, Scotland and the constitutional change debate: Geography, difference and the question of scale
No full textThis research uses the 2011 UK Census to explore the diverse immigration picture in the UK. In contrast to a simplistic comparison between England and Scotland, this briefing paper suggests that a more pertinent approach is to consider how Scotland compares with English regions. The authors provide evidence which argues that Scotland, and indeed other parts of the UK, would benefit from a more nuanced approach to immigration policy
The political economy of immigration policy: the example of Scotland
Full text linkThe inward mobility of labour can serve as a driver of economic growth and the immigration policies of many countries are orientated towards this end. However immigration is also a contentious issue, with the general public often displaying hostility towards liberal immigration policies. The compromises between economic and political considerations that states make when developing immigration policy are poorly theorised in academic literature. This study contributes to conceptual understandings of the voices of ‘elites’ in the political-economy of immigration policy through a critical interrogation of the narratives and preferences of employers in the context of the Scottish constitutional change debate
Engaging with immigration policy on the ground: a study of Local Authorities in Scotland
No full textThis paper focuses on how policies and practices relating to immigration are developed at the local level. It explores how Local Authorities in Scotland plan for and respond to international migration. The Scottish Government has made it clear that it is keen to attract migrants to Scotland and that it would be more proactive in this if it had the relevant policy levers. However it is Local Authorities that need to respond to inflows of migrants in terms of issues such as service provision or community cohesion. This research was carried out as part of the ESRC Future of the UK and Scotland programme and focussed on 16 Local Authority areas, ranging from cities to remote regions. It raises questions about how the cogent arguments of local policy makers can be better represented in national debates about immigration policy
International study for an international career: a survey of the motivations and aspirations of international students in the UK
No full textThere are currently 435,000 international students studying in UK Universities. This paper investigates the forces driving student mobility and the relationship between student migration and future mobility plans. The research, based on a survey of over 3000 international students and interviews with senior staff in International Offices at ten UK Universities confirms the importance of understanding international student mobility as part of wider mobility trajectories
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