Net migration to UK falls by nearly 50% under Labour government, the lowest level since 2021
Net migration to the UK fell by nearly 50% to 171,000 last year, according to official figures released today, with the […]
Net migration to the UK fell by nearly 50% to 171,000 last year, according to official figures released today, with the Labour government celebrating the latest figures as it shows its plan to bring down migration numbers is working.
In what has become a major battleground issue with Reform UK, the latest figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed the difference between the number of people moving to the UK and the number of people leaving was at its lowest level since 2021.
Reacting to the news, Keir Starmer said: “Net migration has fallen 82%.
“I promised to restore control to our borders. My government is delivering.
“I know there’s more to do, we’re introducing a skills-based migration system that rewards contribution and ends our reliance on cheap overseas workers.”
Reform have sought to exploit the issue of immigration, using it as a wedge issue to gain support.
The latest figures also revealed that the number of nationals from outside the EU arriving for work-related reasons fell by 47% in 2025, which was the main cause of the continued fall in net migration.
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