...The topic of this speech of mine is, “is immigration good for Britain?” I will address four main areas, where immigration is believed to have an impact. Those areas are as follows economic, social, cultural and political. However before we continue, I will give you a short introduction to immigration in Britain. Since the European Union decided to include several East European countries, the level of immigration has soared in Britain. 150.000 Rumanians are believed to live in London alone, and the net immigration to Britain between 1991-2012 was more than three million.1 The massive level of immigrants has left a negative opinion about immigrants. According to surveys, 60% believed that immigrants did more harm than good, and 77% believed that a dramatic reduction in immigration would benefit the economy.2 The government of the UK has been criticised for not doing their job well enough. The public opinion is that immigration is a burden to public service and the country but that they may still be important for some parts of the national economy. Immigrants are believed important in order to take jobs that native British people do not want. According to new researches, the public opinion is mostly wrong. OECD presented a report back in 2011 stating that immigration was neither beneficial nor harming for national economies. The Offices for National Statistics presented another report, concluding that immigrants in the UK gets better education than their British...
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...1007/s00148-005-0015-1 ORIGIN AL PAPER Timothy J. Hatton Explaining trends in UK immigration Received: 11 February 2004 / Accepted: 6 December 2004 / Published online: 22 November 2005 © Springer-Verlag 2005 Abstract Since the 1970s Britain has gone from being a country of net emigration to one of net immigration, with a trend increase in immigration of more than 100,000 per year. This paper represents the first attempt to model the variations in net migration for British and for foreign citizens, across countries and over time. A simple economic model, which includes the selection effects of differing income distributions at home and abroad, largely accounts for the variations in the data. The results suggest that although improved economic performance in the UK relative to overseas has tended to increase immigration, rising UK inequality has had an even larger effect. Immigration policies at home and abroad have also increased net immigration, particularly in the 1990s. Keywords Immigration . Emigration . Immigration policy JEL Classification F22 . J61 . J78 1 Introduction In the last 20 years the UK has become a country of net immigration. During the 1960s and 1970s, emigration exceeded immigration so that net immigration was persistently negative. Since then net immigration has progressively increased. The best available measure of long-term trends indicates an increase in the annual net immigration from −24 thousand in the early 1970s to 89 thousand in the late 1990s —a...
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...Immigration Essay ‘Immigration has a significant impact on UK society’ Assess this view. (15 Marks) Immigration is the act of someone coming to live in a different country. To a certain extent immigration has had a significant impact on UK society, however some people may argue this view. In my opinion immigration has brought multiple benefits to our society; for example immigration has brought a variety of food, culture, attributable skills and diversity into the UK. In the 2 years after the 2001 census the number of people of Asian, Black or Chinese ethnicity in England increased by 370,000. 283,000 of this increase was attributable to international migration. This conveys that the majority of immigrants that have come to England have an impact on UK society. Immigration has brought a variety of different foods into the UK. This gives Britain an insight into other cultures and experiences. For example, without immigration the UK would be unaware of how and what Indian’s eat. Because of immigration Britain is now able to share the same experiences with them and are able to learn from their culture. Likewise, they are able to learn the British culture and what we eat. However, others may argue that the introduction of new foods from other cultures has resulted in the UK losing its ‘Englishness’ and traditional culture. For example, now the introduction of foods from different cultures has arisen, British food such as fish and chips may now be in less demand. In addition...
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...I welcome you to this European Union Youth Conference. I am Claes Larsen. I am a student at London School of Economics and Political Science. Today our this speech topic is going to be “is immigration good for Britain?”. I will talk about economic, social cultural and political areas, where immigrations probably have an impact on the society. Before we start, I would like if you could wait with the questions till after the speech. Thank you. At first, I would like to give you a summary of how the British immigration. The latest numbers is from June 2014, it shows that immigration static is estimated to be around 583.000. That is nearly a 20% incensement since previous year, were the statistic was around 502.000. Emigration leaving the UK was nearly the same as previous year, with only 3000 increasing. How is the British native onion about immigrations? In an authoritative survey were more than 20,000 people attended, 60% opinion was that they bring more disadvantages than advantages to the UK. However, overall 77% if there was a dramatic reduction in immigrants, it would have benefit on the economy. The idea with migrants was that they would handle the jobs that the British people did not wanted to do, and to a lower salary. Overall the must of the publics opinion is that immigration is a burden to the country and it is benefits, but somehow they cannot live without, cause then there will be nobody to take the jobs, they do not want. But probably are the more than 20,000...
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...Youki Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of immigration to a country’s economy. The new immigration policy in UK is limit on immigration. According to this policy, the essay will describe the advantages and disadvantages of immigration to EU countries’ economy. The immigration brings a positive impact to the EU countries. For example, the workers from other countries are younger. Europe faces aging population, it needs immigrants both economically and demographically. (Quentin, 3, March, 2005) According to Dustman et al(2003)said, “ the migration from EU 8 countries broadly positive, impact on the UK labor market.” What’s more, immigration can increase the tax income and improve the economy in UK. The government said, “ 17% the total amount of 2004, the Birth economic growth was created by immigration.” According to the survey in 2000, the British immigration taxes pay for GBP 31.2 billion. In addition, the contribution from the immigration is a rising trend year of year. On the other hand, the immigration can have negative impact on the country. For example, the government underestimates the number of the immigration. Society may face a housing problem and security problem. People do not work will alcohol abuse and flooding homeless. The British worker will have a lot of pressure. The immigration to work in UK will be less paid and younger. They are often from a poor country. The British workers need to take pay cuts with ‘serious implications’ because of the...
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...health care, food and other necessities. They are dependent on the UK to provide these necessities because it there human rights to have the basic needs to live. All asylum seekers no matter where they come from or what their claim is they must be treated with humanity before and after there application has been decided. All these factors are extremely important and the UK must make sure it follows them, because the uk has to make sure the world can see that they treat asylum seekers in the correct way so that if it was people from the uk seeking asylum we would then be treated with the same respect. As a member of the EU they would expect these basic rights to asylum seekers. http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/jt200607/jtselect/jtrights/81/81i.pdf How does the UK limit illegal immigration? Police and sergeants working on UK boards- “400 police constables and 40 sergeants are being assigned to specialized duty with the Immigration and Nationality Directorate to reduce levels of illegal immigration” (2006) Immigration officers- “360 newly hired immigration officers, it will boost the IND force to a total of 800 personnel currently dedicated to the task, overall an increase of 25%.” (2006) Boards to stop people being able to just walk in- The government in 2006 released a statement saying that to secure all UK boards and ports into the country would cost £104 million. A recent problem with the UK and boards has been that the boarder in France, Calais has had a...
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...L ) A N D A BI OMETRI C I M M I G RAT ION D OC U ME N T BY SOME O NE W HO AL R EA D Y H A S I NDE F I NI T E L EA VE TO EN T E R O R RE M AIN IN T H E U K In accordance with paragraph 34 of the Immigration Rules, this form is specified for the purpose of the Immigration Rules as of 13 December 2012 and must be used for all applications made on or after that date for the purpose stated on this page. You also need the separate guidance documents listed below, which you should read before making your application: NTL guidance notes (version 10/2012) UKBA photograph guidance (version 04/2009) Application for No Time Limit NTL by someone who already has indefinite leave to enter or remain in the UK. Biometric immigration document (Biometric Residence Permit (BRP)) If you do not already have these documents, you can get them from our website at www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk Our application forms change periodically. If you obtain this form some time before applying, please check that it is still the the version which must be used when you are ready to apply. Applications on this form may be made by post or in person at one of our Public Enquiry Offices. To apply in person, you must make an appointment. If you apply by post, you must send your application to the following address: UK Border Agency Leave to Remain - NTL PO Box 502 Durham DH99 1WG This form is valid only for applications made on or after 13 December 2012 WORKING TOGETHER TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC NTL Application...
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...Assess the causes and consequences for changes in the UK population This essay will assess the causes and consequences for changes in the UK population, one cause of this is the decline in the death rate which will be looked at in this essay. Another cause of changes in the population, that will be assessed in this essay, is migration and the patterns of it that have a large impact on the characteristics of a country's population. Many sociologists have studied these topics and some that will be looked at in this essay are Thomas McKeown (1972), N.L Tranter (1996) and many more. The first topic to be assessed in this essay is the death rate in the UK, the death rate is currently declining in the UK and there are several reasons for this decline. According to N.L Tranter (1996), over three quarters of the decline in the death rate from 1850 to 1970 was due to a fall in the number of deaths from infectious diseases. Since deaths from infectious disease were commonest amongst the younger generations, it is not surprising that most of the decline in the death rate came from infants, children and young adults. This decrease in the death rate is part of what has led to a growing population in the UK. However, this is not the only reason for a decline in the death rate leading to an increase in the population in the UK. Thomas McKeown (1972) also points out that improved nutrition is also part of what has led to a decreasing death rate, he believes it is accountable for up to...
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...In recent years, an often topic debated is that what fundamental problems British society is concerning, such as life, legal security, health, education, employment, standard of living, care and support, power and voice. Both immigration and youth unemployment are two problems being the most noteworthy in the UK. These issues have detrimental effects on many sections in Britain, such as culture, jobs and security The Executive Summary is identified by Equality and Human Rights (2014). In order to demonstrate this view, the essay will be started with the background of immigration and youth unemployment in a few years recently. Then we shall consider the adverse effects of two problems in British society, and then either immigration or youth...
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...This guide is provided free of charge and is for use outside the UK only. You should read this information guide to help you decide which documents will be useful in supporting the statements that you have made on your visa application form (VAF). It is not a list of documents that you must submit. We do not expect you to provide all of the documents listed below, it is for you to decide which documents are most relevant to your application. If you submit a document that is not in English or Welsh, it must be accompanied by a full translation that can be independently verified by the Home Office. Each translated document must contain: confirmation from the translator that it is an accurate translation of the original document; the date of the translation; the translator's full name and signature; and the translator's contact details. The submission of all or any of these documents does not guarantee that your application will be successful. Information about you These documents are important because they provide information about your personal circumstances in the country in which you are applying. A current and valid travel document or passport One passport sized colour photograph Evidence of your permission to be in the country where you are applying, if you are not a national of that country Previous passports Evidence of your marital status Evidence of your current employment or studies We will not issue a visa if you do not have a valid passport or travel document...
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...Let me paint you a picture of a Britain not in the EU, a Britain alone and isolated. This Britain faces unemployment of around 11 million people. It faces problems of reduced immigration creating even more financial difficulties. It faces an extremely volatile and uncertain situation regarding future trade with other countries. Today I am going to talk about why these two main points- trade and immigration – form the argument of why we should stay in the EU. The first issue I am going to raise is trade. A huge benefit to the UK and UK businesses is that as a member of the EU we have access to worry-free and tariff-free trading with all its members. As such, approximately a staggering 50% of our exports go to the EU. Critically, leaving the EU puts our economy under threat. The hope of euro sceptics that we can easily enjoy a free-trade agreement such as Switzerland and Norway is both unrealistic and more importantly dangerous. If the UK leaves the EU, it is likely that UK based firms will relocate abroad, leaving a massive hole in our economy and forcing us into another recession. Furthermore, if we were to still have a free-trade agreement with the EU, we would still have to comply with all the strict regulations. Only, these would now be regulation that we had no input or control over what so ever. Can you honestly say, having just come out of one of the biggest depressions in over half a century and with confidence slowly crawling out of the gutters, that you are prepared...
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...Asylum and borders "Everyone has the right to seek and to enjoy in other countries asylum from persecution." - Article 14 of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights In 1954 the UK signed up to the Refugee Convention, and today almost every country is bound by this international law. Under the law: Anyone in the UK has the right to seek asylum; and The UK Government has an obligation not forcibly to return anyone to a country where they have a genuine fear of being persecuted. The right to seek asylum is completely separate to the issue of immigration: There is no human right to immigration, so fair and non-discriminatory limits can be placed on economic migration; But the right to asylum can never be limited. Human rights, including the right not to be subjected to degrading treatment; the right to a private and family life; the right to free expression and protest etc, apply to all human beings. These rights do not depend on citizenship. Some of the UK's immigration and asylum policies have undermined these basic rights, including: Laws passed following 11 September 2001, which have now been repealed, allowed for the indefinite detention without charge of foreign nationals; Policies denying support and the right to work to asylum claimants leading to destitution and hardship; The unnecessary and inhumane detention of men, women and children for extended periods; The ‘fast track’ system of asylum determination which results in applicants being...
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...1. "Allowing more immigration of refugees would be good both for refugees and for the economies they come to." Discuss. Allowing more immigrants would benefit the refuge as it allows them to start earning an income through work, also this allows them to live with benefits such as free healthcare and easy access to free water and food. This all gives the immigrant a better life than what they would have in their home country, however there are negatives for the immigrants could be they are exploited for cheap labour as they are more willing to take a cheaper wage as it would still be more than what they would earn at home. For a business productivity would improve for the businesses which would then lead to the economy being able to produce more as a result of an increase in the supply. However, the economy may be negatively affected by immigrants because the immigrants will be unskilled and not be able to meet technically required jobs so the business will have to retrain the immigrant to meet requirements needed for jobs. Allowing refugees would benefit refugees as it allows them to start earning an income and potentially escape poverty from eastern European countries, this is important for a refugee as it gives them a wage which allows them to be able to live in safe conditions with easy access to food and water which might not be easy to come by in their home countries such as Syria, where warfare is a threat to civilians. To continue the wage they earn will be more...
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...Essay 3 3rd November 2014 Jeremy Rick Are we born with the right to live where we want? The United Kingdom of Great Briatain, is a group of countries that like to think they are independent. Despite this, the fact is they are merged to a much bigger picture of the European Union. The inclusion of the UK has drawn many positives over the years with the economy, easy holidays, simpler migration and more than anything help from the other large nations in the EU. People from areas outside of the EU like the USA or Asia, would have to get a visa issued to their passport before they can even have a holiday. For people holding passports for countries inside the EU, they can move freely with not much problem and get support in the countries they are travelling to. This was has been ok for many years but in recent times the joining of several smaller countries to the EU has brought an unprecedented influx of immigration to the shore of the UK that has quickly escalated into a national crisis. This is something that has only resulted in only minute positives, with the country now struggling to cope with the demand for jobs and housing causing a lot of anger amongst the people. The UK is made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, which are all considered highly developed courtiers in there own right. The region boasts structured democracies that has controlled and helped the area grow for decades to be one of the most economically stable in the world. This has seen the...
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...Summary on Immigration Law The law linked to nationality and citizenship creates the framework to immigration law as an individual has the authority to settle in a country of their specific choice and this relies on the individual’s nationality. It is right that within the UK law, a British national has the power to stay in the country. The law for British nationality and citizenship has been reformed a various amount of times in the last 100 years. In 1983, the British Nationality Act 1981 (BNA 1981) was put into practice. Therefore, this formed the nationality of British Citizenship. If an individual is born in the UK before 1983, they are a British national. An individual who was born outside the UK before 1983 and has a father that was born in the UK, could easily become a British citizen as their father could progress their citizenship to their child. There are some problems when considering the law: one of the problems is that an individual’s citizenship could reform within some time. Post 1982, if an individual is born outside the UK, they are considered British as one of their parents was naturalised as a citizen of the UK. A mother was allowed to pass on her citizenship obtained through her birth or naturalisation to her child prior 1983. Although, in some situations, the Home Office gave permission for the child to be naturalised as a citizen of the UK. Naturalisation is a process that a foreign national who is currently living in Britain goes through to...
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