Band 6+: The pie charts show the main reasons for migration to and from the UK in 2007. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

The pie charts illustrate the main reason for immigration to and emigration from the UK in 2007.

Overall, employment was the significant reason in both directions.

However, a higher proportion of people immigrating to the UK to define a job while, others leaving the country to look for a job.

In terms of immigration, the largest share was individuals moved from the UK to define a job, according to 30%. Formal study was the second common reason which made up 26%. Accompanying or joining for family members shows 15%. Looking for work was less than fifth. Smaller proportions represent others at 11% and no reason stated at 6%.

Regarding emigration, individuals leaving from the UK in 2007 to define a job was slightly less 29%, respectively. Looking for work was the second most common reason for emigration, 22%. Eighteen percent illustrate no reason started and others recorded less than a fifth. Accompanying or joining for family members accounted for 13%. In general, formal study was the least common reason, at only 3%.