The UK experienced the largest increase in immigration among advanced economies in 2023, with nearly 750,000 new 'permanent-type' arrivals. This represents a 53% rise compared to the previous year, according to OECD data. The surge has sparked political debate, with critics pointing out that Brexit was supposed to reduce migration, but the opposite has occurred. A significant portion of the growth is attributed to migrants arriving on health and social care visas. The issue has become a focal point in political discussions, with opposition parties criticizing the government's handling of immigration policies.
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It's great to see the UK attracting so many people who can contribute to vital sectors like healthcare, but the government needs to focus more on supporting integration and ensuring fair treatment for all workers.
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Maybe if the government stopped trying to micromanage everything, the market could naturally adjust to immigration instead of creating more problems.
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Reform UK tears into Labour over record-high UK immigration stats: 'No end!'
Richard Tice hits out at the Government for immigration surge claiming they are continuing with "one of the biggest policy failures in modern British history".
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Britain sees biggest migration spike of any advanced economy despite Brexit
In a blow to Brexiteers, who promised the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union would bring down net migration, the OECD said Britain had a bigger spike than 28 other economically advanced countries. The UK’s population grew by a record 750,000 in 2023, a 52.9 per cent increase on the net migration figure a year earlier, it said.
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Britain ranks the worst in immigration out of top nations as it saw biggest surge in arrivals last year
BRITAIN saw the biggest rise in immigration last year — more than any other major economy, statistics show. Some 746,900 “permanent-type” migrants moved to the UK from overseas — up from 488,400
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