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The net number of immigrants to Britain last year was 900,000, far exceeding initial expectations despite the strict rules, as revealed by the British authorities.
The Office of National Statistics stated, in statistics published today, Thursday, that net immigration to the United Kingdom amounted to 906,000 people until the end of June 2023, which is higher than previous estimates of 740,000, describing the number as an unprecedented high level since 2021.
Meanwhile, the numbers fell by 20% from the record to reach 728 by the end of June 2024, due to the decline in the numbers of those accompanying holders of study visas after the laws were amended.
Political issue
The current Labor government, elected last July, has emphasized its desire to reduce the number of immigrants by training local citizens to fill the skills gaps the country needs.
Immigration is a major political issue in Britain, as voters fear that already overburdened public services will not be able to cope with such a large number of immigrants, while sectors such as the health care sector say they cannot function efficiently without foreign workers.
Britain’s economy
GDP growth slowed to 0.1% in the third quarter of 2024 compared to growth of 0.5% in the second quarter. This is lower than expectations, which increases pressure on the new Labor government, which promised to expand the country’s annual growth.
Inflation in Britain rose to 2.3% last October, more than expected, returning above the Bank of England’s target of 2%.
For its part, the Bank of England lowered its annual growth forecast for 2024 to 1% from 1.25% but expected stronger growth in 2025, which reflects a short-term boost to the economy from the big-spending budget plans drawn up by Finance Minister Rachel Reeves.
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