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UK net migration falls sharply but half of Brits think otherwise
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleNet migration to the UK plummeted to 204,000 in the 12 months to June 2025, a 69 per cent decrease from the previous year and the lowest figure since 2021. Despite this significant fall, a survey by British Future found that nearly half of Britons (49 per cent) incorrectly believe net migration has increased, with only 16 per cent aware of the actual decline. The public also overestimates the proportion of asylum seekers in UK immigration, perceiving it to be 33 per cent compared to the true figure of around nine per cent. The dramatic reduction in net migration is attributed to fewer people arriving for work or study.Experts and think tanks highlight a 'massive perception gap' between public understanding and the reality of migration figures, urging politicians to address this disconnect. In fullNet migration to UK fell to lowest point since Covid – but half of Britons still think it’s risingThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
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independent.co.uk
Net migration to UK at lowest point since Covid – but half of Britons think it’s up
British Future said politicians “need to take responsibility” for the growing disconnect between the true migration figures and public perception of immigration
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mirror.co.uk
Most voters don't know truth about migration as study singles out Nigel Farage
A new report by think-tank British Future points out that net migration has fallen massively, but most voters think it is going up - and accused Nigel Farage of false claims
