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Hong Kong migrants to UK struggle to adapt, many willing to accept lower pay and job changes

SCMP, 15 Dec 2021
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Some Hongkongers who moved to Britain under the British National (Overseas) visa scheme have been struggling to adapt to their new surroundings. Many cite the language barrier and difficulties finding suitable places to live as some of the main challenges they face. But a recent survey found that BN(O) migrants are a high-potential workforce, with 69.2 per cent holding at least an undergraduate degree, and 66.8 per cent having over 11 years of work experience.

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