Reference News Network, November 29 report. According to the Japanese Sankei News on November 28, data released by the UK National Statistics on the 27th showed that in the 12 months ending in June, the net migration number was approximately 204,000, while this figure was 649,000 during the same period last year, a decrease of about 70%. This is the lowest level since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The net migration number in the UK refers to the "difference between the number of people entering the UK for long-term residence and the number of people leaving."

The main factor leading to the decrease in net migration is the tightening of entry policies.

Specifically, the UK government introduced a policy in January last year that "principally prohibited international students from bringing family members into the country," and further increased the salary threshold for skilled worker visas in April last year.

Data shows that the number of people entering the UK for work purposes from outside the EU decreased by 61% year-on-year, and the number of international students decreased by 25% year-on-year.

After the release of the statistical data, UK Home Secretary Mahmood stated that "the speed and scale of immigration inflow are placing a heavy burden on local society," and pointed out that given the high number of refugees applying for asylum through the English Channel, the government will further promote more stringent immigration control measures.

In the UK, the right-wing party Britain First has rapidly risen. The Labour Party government led by Prime Minister Starmer has introduced strict immigration policies, also aimed at curbing the rise of Britain First. On the 17th of this month, the UK government also published a draft of a new system, which includes tightening conditions for refugees to obtain permanent residency, and generally abolishing housing and living subsidies provided to refugee applicants.

Translation by Ma Xiaoyun

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