Net Migration Falls to 171,000 as Asylum Seekers Continue to Rise
Net migration to the UK decreased to 171,000 last year, marking the lowest level since 2021. In contrast, the number of asylum seekers rose to 88,000 during the same period. Additionally, more British citizens left the UK than those who moved to the country, highlighting shifting migration patterns.
- ▪Net migration fell to 171,000 last year, the lowest since 2021.
- ▪The number of people claiming asylum in Britain increased to 88,000.
- ▪More Brits left the UK last year than those who moved to the country, with 246,000 departures compared to 110,000 arrivals.
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| Original publisher | Guido Fawkes |
| Canonical URL | https://order-order.com/2026/05/21/net-migration-falls-to-171000-as-asylum-seekers-continue-to-rise/ |
| Publication time | Thu, 21 May 2026 09:07:22 +0000 |
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Net migration fell to 171,000 last year, according to the Office for National Statistics. The lowest since 2021… The number of people claiming asylum in Britain, however, ticked up to 88,000 in the same period. More Brits are estimated to have left the UK last year (246,000) than moved to the country (110,000). Migration trends were similar for citizens of “EU-plus” countries – the EU27 along with Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland – with 118,000 leaving the UK compared to 76,000 arriving. Net movement from outside the EU went the other way in 2025, with 627,000 arriving in the UK while 278,000 departed…
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