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UK in the 21st Century

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What you'll learn

How the UK's economy and population are changing.

Economic change

  • Deindustrialisation and the shift to the tertiary and quaternary sectors.

Population change

  • Migration and multicultural society; an ageing population and its demands on healthcare and pensions.

Global connections

  • The UK's links through trade, culture, transport and communications.

Exam tips

  • Support economic change with named examples (e.g. science parks, former industrial areas).
  • Weigh the costs and benefits of migration.

Common mistakes

  • Confusing the employment sectors.
  • Only giving negatives of an ageing population.
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