Work applications after east European accession rise to 133,000

The United Kingdom Home Office released figures on 22 February 2005 revealing that the number of east Europeans applying to work in the UK since their countries joined the European Union (in May 2005), rose to 133,000 by the end of 2004.

United Kingdom: Home Office: Press Release, 22.2.05: Worker Registration Scheme and Work Permit figures published http://www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk/ind/en/home/news/press_releases/worker_registration.html

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