The UK has experienced a decline in net migration with the figures revealing that 171,000 people have relocated to the country last year. This data is significantly lower than the 331,000 that was recorded the previous year. The number of asylum claims in the UK increased slightly to 88,000, indicating that around half of net migration is comprised of asylum seekers. Separate data has shown that the number of asylum claims was 94,000 at the end of March, a decrease of 12 per cent from the previous 12 months. Additionally, the number of individuals living in taxpayer-funded hotel accommodation decreased to 21,000, a decline of 35 per cent. Net migration reached its highest point at 944,000 in 2023. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has welcomed the data indicating a decline in net migration and has hinted at introducing a new migration system, rewarding those who contribute to the country.
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has released new official figures showing that net migration to Britain fell to 171,000 last year, nearly halving from the previous year's 331,000.
This decrease does not include the number of people claiming asylum in the UK during the year, which was 88,000 and is slightly up from the previous year. The figures suggest that asylum seekers represent about half of net migration, however, the Office for National Statistics proposed a different measure of asylum claims as a proportion of total immigration from outside the EU, which would put this number at around 14%.
Data released by the Home Office, covering the period from the 12 months ending this March, reveals that there were 94,000 asylum claims, which is down 12% from the previous year. Additionally, 21,000 asylum seekers were living in taxpayer-funded hotel accommodation at the end of March, which is down 35% from the previous year. Net migration reached its peak of 944,000 in 2023.
In a statement Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood acknowledged that 'real progress has been made' in improving the nation's border controls. She noted that in just three years, net migration has fallen by 82 per cent, and expressed her intention to introduce a skills-based migration system that rewards contribution and ends reliance on cheap overseas workers.
Mahmood stated that Britain 'must restore order and control to our borders', while expressing her willingness to welcome individuals who contribute to the nation and wish to build a better life in the country
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