UK Net Migration Falls Significantly Amidst Stricter Policies
Net migration to the United Kingdom has decreased by nearly 50 percent in the year ending December, falling to 171,000 from 331,000 a year prior. This decline is attributed to the implementation of tighter immigration policies.
The ONS says net migration fell to 171,000 in the β 12 months to the end of December from 331,000 a year earlier.