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Viktorija Bauere1, Paul Densham, Jane Millar
1Migration Research Unit, University College London.
Population Trends
|November 21, 2007
Summary
This study examines UK labour migration patterns using Worker Registration Scheme data from 2004-2006. It reveals distinct geographical distributions and economic characteristics of migrant groups from accession states at a local level.
Area of Science:
- Socioeconomic Geography
- Migration Studies
- UK Labour Market Analysis
Background:
- The UK has experienced significant labour migration, particularly from EU accession states.
- Understanding the local-level distribution and characteristics of these migrants is crucial for policy and planning.
- Existing data sources like the Census provide broad overviews, but a more granular approach is needed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To enhance geographical knowledge of labour migration into the UK.
- To analyze the spatial distribution of migrants from accession states at the local authority level.
- To identify key characteristics of these migrant flows, including nationality, industry, and economic factors.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing data from the Worker Registration Scheme (WRS) for May 2004 to December 2006.
- Adopting a local authority-based geographical approach to analyze migration patterns.
- Examining migrant data based on citizenship, rather than country of birth.
Main Results:
- The Worker Registration Scheme (WRS) data reveals distinct geographical patterns of labour migration within the UK.
- Analysis identified variations in distribution based on nationality, industry, hours worked, and hourly pay at the local level.
- Different national groups from the eight accession states exhibited unique spatial distributions and economic profiles.
Conclusions:
- Labour migration from accession states to the UK displays clear geographical concentrations and variations.
- The study highlights the utility of the WRS for understanding local-level migration dynamics.
- Distinct geographies exist for different national groups and their economic integration within the UK.
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