UK net migration climbs to record 500,000 in year to June

How net migration to the UK has hit record levels

UK net migration hit a record 504,000 in the year to June 2022 according to estimates from the Office for National Statistics. This was an increase of 331,000 compared with the year ending June 2021.

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Net migration to U.K. rises to record of 500K

Net migration to the U.K. hit a record high of half a million people, driven by the arrival of international students following the end of COVID-19 restrictions, as well as resettlement programs for Ukrainians, Afghans and Hong Kongers.An estimated 504,000 more people moved to the U.K. than departed in the year to June 2022, according to Office for National Statistics data released on Thursday. That’s up from 173,000 the previous year.The figure…

UK net migration figures hit new record high at 504,000

Home Secretary Suella Braverman vowed to bring down migration after overall numbers hit a record high of 504,000.

Annual U.K. net migration hits record high of more than 500,000

"Migration from non-EU countries, specifically students, is driving this rise."

Annual UK net migration hits record

Thu, 2022-11-24 23:47 LONDON: Net migration to the UK rose to a record of around 504,000 in the year to June 2022, official statistics showed on Thursday, driven by an increase in the number of non-EU nationals. The Office for National Statistics said a recovery of travel following COVID-19, and an increase in arrivals of international students who had been studying remotely during the pandemic had contributed to the rise.Main category: World