Politics · 21 May 2026

UK net migration fell, but many think it rose

Many people wrongly believe UK net migration is rising, despite official figures showing a sharp drop. Research from British Future highlights this gap between public perception and reality, with 67% of sceptical people thinking numbers increased in 2025. Net migration actually decreased by 69% in the 12 months to June 2025, falling to 204,000 from a peak of 944,000.

By BriefTea Editorial · 21 May 2026 at 6:18

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