Record 728,000 Net Migration in the UK, Prompts Government Action


Record 728,000 Net Migration in the UK, Prompts Government Action

Whopping Increase in Migration

Totaling a staggering 728,000, the net migration numbers in the UK for the past year have exceeded expectations, with revised figures nearing a million. Revised Figures and Population Growth Originally estimated at 740,000, the 2023 figures have now been updated to a striking 906,000. This surge in population growth has sparked conversations on immigration policies and human rights laws. Arrivals and Departures Over the span of 12 months from June 2023 to June 2024, 1.3 million individuals arrived in the UK while 414,000 people left, resulting in a net migration of 728,000. These numbers encompass legal as well as illegal routes, shedding light on the complexities of migration patterns in the UK.