Six Suspected Migrants Found In Boat In English Channel

The video discusses the UK's ongoing challenges with migration, particularly in the context of Brexit. Despite efforts to reduce net migration, numbers remain high, with significant contributions from EU nationals and asylum seekers. The government aims to control migration by ending free movement post-Brexit, but businesses express concerns over potential labor shortages. Achieving the target of reducing migration to tens of thousands is complex, requiring cuts in unskilled immigration, foreign students, and family reunions. The uncertainty has led to a rise in citizenship applications by EU nationals in the UK.

What was the net migration figure for the UK in the year ending in March?

• 327,000

• 180,000

• 36,500

• 9,000

How does Brexit provide an opportunity for the UK regarding immigration?

• By increasing family reunions

• By reducing the number of skilled workers

• By increasing the number of asylum seekers

• By allowing control over EU migration

What is one potential policy change for low-skilled EU migrants post-Brexit?

• They will be granted automatic citizenship

• They must apply for a work permit

• They will be exempt from any immigration control

• They will receive higher wages

What percentage of EU migrants are estimated to be unskilled?

• 70%

• 60%

• 50%

• 40%

What is one consequence of the uncertainty surrounding Brexit and immigration?

• Increase in UK citizenship applications by EU nationals

• Decrease in asylum applications

• Reduction in foreign student numbers

• Increase in family reunions