Fact checks, commentary and analysis about immigration, asylum and migration
Immigration
The Daily Mail, The Sun and The Telegraph reported this morning that there are 4,000 foreign national offenders living in the UK. But how accurate is this number? Read
Economy, Business & Finance
In her speech to Policy Exchange, the Home Secretary said that immigration drives house prices up and wages down. Can both be true? In this second installment, we look at the impact on jobs and wages. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
The debate over whether immigration makes economic sense is longstanding. But where is the proof that immigration drives wages down and houses prices up? Read
Crime
Full Fact was on BBC Question Time last night, fact-checking claims made by the guest panelists Will Self, Peter Hitchens. Lord Bilimoria, Justine Greening MP and Stella Creasy MP. Here … Read
Immigration
The release of a new batch of figures from the 2011 Census highlighted a number of interesting developments. We take a pedantic look at a few inaccuracies in the papers this week. Read
Immigration
"Refugees 'are forced into destitution' in Britain because they cannot be sent back" The Independent, 10th December 2012 In 2011/12, 64% of those seeking asylum had their applications rejected. While … Read
Education
Immigration has gone down by 25%, but are concerns that this could result in a loss of talent and could negatively affect the economy justified? We have to look at what's behind the decline. Read
Immigration
"Victims of the thought police" screamed one headline. "We want our foster children back", pleaded another. Over the weekend it was revealed that Rotherham Council had removed three children from … Read
Immigration
Today's Daily Express explores an idea floated by Conservative MP Stewart Jackson to "take back control of our borders" which he claims would allow border staff to turn away more … Read
Immigration
The Daily Star today reported that the UK is spending £36 million per year on Child Benefit for children living elsewhere in the EU. Where is this number from and does it stand up? Read
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