Net migration into UK almost halved in 2025, official figures show – politics live
Office for National Statistics says figure of 171,000 in year to December 2025 was the lowest since 2021 The Home Office has also published asylum figures this morning. These show that the number of asylum seekers being housed temporarily in hotels stood at 20,885 at the end of March 2026, down 35% year-on-year from 32,326. The Press Association says: It is the lowest figure since data was first reported in 2022, Home Office figures show. The total had climbed as high as 56,018 at the end of Sep
Office for National Statistics says figure of 171,000 in year to December 2025 was the lowest since 2021
The Home Office has also published asylum figures this morning. These show that the number of asylum seekers being housed temporarily in hotels stood at 20,885 at the end of March 2026, down 35% year-on-year from 32,326. The Press Association says:
It is the lowest figure since data was first reported in 2022, Home Office figures show.
The total had climbed as high as 56,018 at the end of September 2023.
Brits are leaving on a massive scale and non-EU immigration remains far too high. Mass immigration undermines our society and low wage immigration is bad for the economy. British families feel it in lower wages, longer waiting lists for public services and housing shortages.
Labour must go further and reform indefinite leave to remain before their hard-left flank forces them to abandon it altogether.
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