- Net migration to the UK has fallen to its lowest level since the pandemic, dropping to 171,000 in the 12 months to December 2025, according to the Office for National Statistics.
- 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.
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