Times of India | UK public still believes migration is rising despite sharp drop in net arrivals
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Official figures show UK net migration has fallen dramatically, dropping from a peak of 944,000 in 2023 to just 171,000 last year – one of the lowest levels in recent years and driven largely by a 47 % plunge in non‑EU work arrivals. Nevertheless, a new British Future survey finds a large gap between perception and reality: 67 % of people with sceptical views on immigration and 37 % of those with more liberal attitudes incorrectly believed net migration rose in 2025, and six‑in‑ten respondents who wanted immigration reduced still thought overall numbers were increasing. Many also over‑estimated the share of asylum seekers (thinking it was about one‑third of migrants versus the actual 9 %) and underestimated the proportion of students. The study suggests public concern about immigration is tied to broader anxieties over the economy, public services and confidence in government, fueling calls across party lines for stricter migration policies despite the clear statistical decline.
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