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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Matt Mathers

Why is migration to the UK on the rise?

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Net migration to the UK is set to surge to around 245,000 annually over the next few years, despite Rishi Sunak’s vow to drive down the number of new arrivals.

The Office for Budget Responsibility‘s forecast on Wednesday was revised up from 205,000 in its November forecast and nearly double the number projected in March, which was 129,000.

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