14 minutes ago Huge migration surge added almost a million people to UK population in a year: Extraordinary revised figures show inflow equivalent to two Leicester

Official data covering the 12 months to June this year show long-term immigration was 728,000 higher than those leaving the country.

Culture

28 minutes ago Net migration hit record high of 906,000 in year to June 2023, revised figures show

ONS says net migration is now beginning to fall but remains high by ‘historic standards’Net migration to the UK hit a record high in 2023 of 906,000 in a period covering Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak’s premierships, revised estimates show.The measure for the difference between the number of people arriving and leaving the country then dropped by 20% in the latest period, the 12 months to June 2024, and now stands at 728,000. Continue reading...

Events

41 minutes ago Punches, sweary protests and legendary voiceovers – take the Thursday quiz

Twenty questions on notable pop culture, sporting and political figures we lost this year. How will you fare?Something different this week. As the year draws to a close, the Thursday quiz always takes a pause to reflect on some of the notable pop culture, sporting and political figures we lost in the last 12 months, with our annual in memoriam edition. There are no prizes except the opportunity to remember all the joy these people gave us, via the medium of trying to recall obscure trivia related to them. Do let us know how you get on in the comments.The Thursday quiz, No 188 – annual in memoriam edition Continue reading...

Events

41 minutes ago Number of cases in asylum backlog down 22%, says Home Office, but still higher than before 2022 – UK politics live

Number of applications waiting to be processed at 97,000, lower than peak at end of June 2023Here is a chart from the ONS report illustrating the latest figures.Here is the PA Media story on the figures.Net migration to the UK hit a higher than previously thought record of 906,000 in the year to June 2023, revised official estimates show.The measure for the difference between the number of people arriving and leaving the country then dropped by 20% in the latest period, the 12 months to June 2024, and now stands at 728,000. Continue reading...

Society

57 minutes ago Gen Z start dating in real life again after falling out of love with dating apps Tinder, Hinge, Bumble and Grindr

The figures were published in the Online Nation annual report by the communications regulator which provides insights into internet usage in the UK.

Politics

61 minutes ago West Lothian police officers handed handed pictures of culprits amid parking row

Drivers are ignoring double yellow lines in town

Events

75 minutes ago UK net migration falls 20% fuelled by visa changes after reaching record of 906,000

Revised figures show net migration to the UK hit a higher than previously thought record of 906,000 in the year to June 2023

Politics

76 minutes ago Net migration to the UK falls by 20%, official figures show, but remains high at 728,000 – UK politics live

Fall driven by decline in numbers of dependants arriving on study visasHere is a chart from the ONS report illustrating the latest figures.Here is the PA Media story on the figures.Net migration to the UK hit a higher than previously thought record of 906,000 in the year to June 2023, revised official estimates show.The measure for the difference between the number of people arriving and leaving the country then dropped by 20% in the latest period, the 12 months to June 2024, and now stands at 728,000. Continue reading...

Politics

96 minutes ago Newly engaged Georgia Toffolo showcases her toned figure in a tiny yellow bikini as she cosies up to millionaire fiancé James Watt in the Maldives

The newly engaged former Made in Chelsea star, 30, looked nothing short of sensational in the two-piece ensemble, which featured flower detailing.

Politics

2 hours ago Car production falls for the eighth month in a row, says motoring body

SMMT figures show that UK factories made 15.3% fewer cars in October this year compared to the same month in 2023

Transport