Fact checks, commentary and analysis about immigration, asylum and migration
Health
The Prime Minister claimed £900 million had been raised by the surcharge, but there was some confusion as to whether he was only referring to contributions from health workers. Read
Immigration
Government estimates on arrivals are opaque, but recent figures suggest 100,000 is an underestimate. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Claims from the Health Secretary that 15,000 passengers are still arriving in the UK per day during the coronavirus lockdown haven’t been backed up. Read
Despite optimistic reports, Britain is still in need of skilled farm labour. Read
Immigration
The minimum eligible salary will be £20,480, but other criteria will also apply. Read
Europe
Norway and some other countries follow the free movement rules of the single market without being EU members. Read
Immigration
Figures reportedly briefed by the Home Office suggest that migration law change could cut unskilled EU migration by 90,000. That’s higher than the number of unskilled EU migrants coming to the UK now. Read
Immigration
At least 40% were accompanied by a parent or carer. Read
Immigration
Migration to and from the UK has directly accounted for about 60% of UK population growth since the turn of the century, or higher if you try to count the children of immigrant parents as well. Read
Health
Immigrants who do sign up with GPs have almost certainly paid UK tax. Read
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