Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: This article shows the post-Brexit migration trends and their effect on the labor market in the UK. There are substantial changes in the workforce due to the end of free movement between the UK and the European Union (EU). The main findings of this study show that the number of low-skilled workers from the EU has significantly decreased during this period. Non-EU immigration partially offsets this, leading to significant labor shortages in the agriculture, hospitality, and construction industries. On the other hand, highly skilled sectors thrive with non-EU labor. This review also sheds light on the policies and economic challenges during this transition period. Additionally, the impact of Brexit on the UK’s social, cultural, and ethical stability, particularly in research, highlights the need for policy reforms. These reforms include the removal of visa restrictions for workers with lower skill levels, the adoption of technological solutions to bridge the skills gap, and theoretical solutions to mitigate workforce gaps. Future research should concentrate on regional disparities and the long-term sectoral effects of effective migration policies.
Source: Premier Journal of Economics
DOI: 10.70389/pjec.100002
Author: Sazin Islam
Language: English
Topic: Migration and Labor Dynamics
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4410259337