The Migration Observatory at the University of Oxford provides independent, authoritative, evidence-based analysis on UK migration. Based at @COMPAS_oxford
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Jun 9
This should be a fascinating event tonight - some big hitters discussing the UK immigration system. luma.com/2b7ce2j8
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Jun 8
High praise from the ESRC boss
Link to the book is here: bristoluniversitypress.co.uk…
Jun 8
Really enjoyed @M_Sumption’s terrific new book “What Is Immigration Policy For?”.
Beautifully clear prose that elucidates a bunch of controversial topics in an even-handed way.
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Jun 8
Really enjoyed @M_Sumption’s terrific new book “What Is Immigration Policy For?”.
Beautifully clear prose that elucidates a bunch of controversial topics in an even-handed way.
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Jun 3
I spoke to BBC More or Less about whether migrants will get half of new homes built since mid-2024. As always, it's a bit more complicated than that...
You can listen here: bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002x5…
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Jun 3
I second this review. In a often bad-tempered field, this is a scrupulously fair and well-evidenced book.
From Tom Jones @93vintagejones on my "scrupulous" new book, "What is Immigration Policy For?" in @TheCriticMag
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From Tom Jones @93vintagejones on my "scrupulous" new book, "What is Immigration Policy For?" in @TheCriticMag
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May 29
Since 2024, the earnings of new non-EU employees (relative to the median) have fallen back significantly, despite the fact that restrictions introduced in 2024/2025 made the work visa system more selective.
Why?
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May 28
Our fully updated briefing on asylum accommodation in the UK is out! We look at the rise and fall of hotel use, the distribution of supported asylum seekers across the country, the costs of the system, and the share of people with active asylum claims who are not receiving government support. Check it out 👇migrationobservatory.ox.ac.u…
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May 27
UK net migration fell sharply in 2025 to 171,000, down 82% from the historical high in early 2023.
Want to know what drove the fall and what might happen to net migration in the years ahead? We've got you covered in our updated briefing.
Link in the reply to this post.
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May 22
Yesterday’s migration figures showed a sharp fall in net migration and a decline in asylum claims. But what explains the changes, and will these trends continue?
New from me for @ConversationUK
theconversation.com/net-migr…
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May 21
All key metrics used to measure migration policy are heading in the direction that the government would like - though some faster than others: net migration, asylum claims, hotel use and small boat arrivals all down. Will it last? Watch this space... ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationa…
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May 19
New net migration figures covering 2025 will be published on Thursday.
Here's what our team will be watching out for – from the trajectory of net migration to the use of asylum hotels and a surge in citizenship applications.
ox.ac.uk/news/2026-05-18-exp…
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May 18
Our latest briefing on migrants in the UK labour market charts the remarkable shift away from EU towards non-EU workers over the past few years.
Plus data on migrants' earnings, use of universal credit, overqualification, and much more...
Link to the briefing in the reply.
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May 13
68% of the increase in the UK’s population growth between 2005 and 2024 was due to net migration, and ONS projections assume this will rise to 144% in the coming years—in other words, the population would decline without net migration.
See our updated briefing for more.
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May 13
New Migration Advisory Committee analysis: which ppl on skilled work visas stay long term vs leave?
Most likely to remain long term:
➔lower-paid workers
➔health & care workers
➔women
➔ppl from lower-income countries
➔young people
➔people granted first SW visa in-country
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