Migrant workers

In the 12 months to October-December 2008, employment of UK born workers fell by 278,000 to 25.6 million. In the same period, employment of non-UK born workers rose by 214,000 to 3.8 million.Analysis by nationality shows a fall in employment of UK nationals by 234,000 to 27.0 million; employment of non-UK nationals rose by 175,000 to 2.4 million.In the first 80 days of the new migrant workers regime, 137 businesses were issued with notices of potential liability worth almost half a millio... (15 more words)

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