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By: Language: English Series: (home.co.uk News Release ; 9826 19 July 2006)Publication details: 2006Subject(s): Online resources: Summary: New research has revealed that skilled tradesmen are among the most likely people to emigrate from the UK. Plumbers occupy joint first place in the emigration table, with carpenters second, and electricians third. It is estimated that 1.37m skilled workers will leave the UK in the next 10 years. Many are going to Australia, which is actively trying to attract skilled workers.
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New research has revealed that skilled tradesmen are among the most likely people to emigrate from the UK. Plumbers occupy joint first place in the emigration table, with carpenters second, and electricians third. It is estimated that 1.37m skilled workers will leave the UK in the next 10 years. Many are going to Australia, which is actively trying to attract skilled workers.