Spain is experiencing an unexpected shift in migration patterns , as increasing numbers of its residents are packing up for life in the United Kingdom , even as the once-large British population in Spain continues to decline . The change has caught many off guard, with thousands of Spaniards trading Mediterranean staples for life in British cities and a taste of traditional pub culture.

Recent official data indicate that the British community in Spain has decreased by 2.2% over the past year, resulting in a total of around 400,000. In contrast, the Spanish population in the UK has risen to roughly 200,000, with about 7,000 newcomers arriving in recent months alone. The rise has been steady for several years and shows no sign of slowing.

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