The Migration Observatory informs debates on international migration and public policy.
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UK election 2024: immigration policy tracker
Comparisons on immigration policy made by the Conservative Party and Labour Party ahead of the election
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.
report 09 Sep 2024
This report examines how different types of immigration contribute to net migration in the long term, and what levels of net migration the UK might expect in coming years.
briefing 30 Aug 2024
commentary 28 Aug 2024
briefing 27 Aug 2024
briefing 09 Aug 2024
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commentary 12 Sep 2024
Labour’s pledges on migration: the data
This commentary explains what the data do and do not tell us about the Labour government’s progress towards its goals as it begins implementing its plans.