Modern immigration to the United Kingdom

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/modern-immigration-to-the-united-kingdom

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the net migration (2022)?Reached a record high of 764,000 people
2. What is the immigration volume (2023)?1.2 million people immigrated to the UK

Free Movement: The right for citizens of EU member states to live, work, and study in any other EU country without special visas.
Points-Based System: An immigration system where applicants are awarded points based on factors like skills, education, and work experience.
Indefinite Leave to Remain: A status allowing a person to live in the UK permanently without time limits, often a step towards citizenship.
Refugee Convention: An international treaty that defines who is a refugee and outlines their rights and the legal obligations of signatory states.