The Migration Observatory informs debates on international migration and public policy.
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The Migration Observatory informs debates on international migration and public policy.
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Immigration: Thinking Behind the Numbers, Understanding Public Opinion on Immigration in Britain
New joint report with Kantar
Why are the latest net migration figures not a reliable guide to future trends?
Examining how different types of immigration contribute to net migration in the long term, and what levels of net migration the UK might expect
UK policies to deter people from claiming asylum
Statistics and research evidence to inform discussion about policy measures designed explicitly to deter people from seeking asylum in the UK.
The UK’s asylum backlog
What we know about the UK’s asylum backlog, its causes, and its consequences.
briefing 16 Oct 2023
This briefing examines the migration of Afghan asylum seekers and refugees to the UK.
briefing 06 Oct 2023
briefing 29 Sep 2023
briefing 28 Sep 2023
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commentary 18 Oct 2023
Outstanding issues facing the EU Settlement Scheme
This commentary outlines three key challenges that remain with respect to the EU Settlement Scheme – late applications, the application backlog, and the potential for loss of status.