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When did skilled migration begin?
The UK has a long history of encouraging skilled migration, with formal schemes dating back decades. Post-WWII, for example, the government actively recruited workers to rebuild the economy. More recently, the points-based system introduced in 2008 and refined since, aims to attract individuals with specific skills to address economic needs.
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