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Poles Apart

Factual: Money

06/02/2012

BBC Radio Scotland - Poles Apart

How the Polish community in Inverness is faring in the current economic climate.

The population of Inverness has swollen dramatically in recent years. Originally Polish migrants were welcomed with open arms, but competition for jobs has changed the situation.

A portrait of how the Polish community in Inverness are faring in the current economic climate. 
The city's population has swollen dramatically since the expansion of the EU. But, where once migrants were welcomed with open arms, competition for jobs has now left them vulnerable. Craig Anderson hears from Inverness locals and Polish migrants.

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