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The EU-born workforce stands at 2.39 million, which is higher than before the referendum. The number of EU8-born workers has dipped below a million, but the number of EU2-born workers remains at near record levels. Meanwhile, the number of EU14-born workers has increased to its highest level ever. Commenting, Alp

Commenting, Lord Green of Deddington, Chairman of Migration Watch UK, said:  “The PM is absolutely right to insist that those who arrive after Brexit should no longer acquire the automatic right to permanent residence. The EU demand is unreasonable. With half a million adult EU citizens registering for a National Insurance

The PM must firmly reject EU demands, allegedly being supported by President Macron, that their citizens who arrive after Brexit should be automatically granted the right to gain permanent settlement even though the UK will have left the EU. That is the conclusion of a Migration Watch UK paper (MW440 – Implications

‘Immigration and Scotland’Summary points:  What level of immigration to Scotland is required to meet the needs of the Scottish economy?  1. In general, Scotland’s labour force is much less dependent on migrant workers than most of the rest of the UK. While around 17% of the UK workforce is made up of those who are non-UK born, Scotland’s share is

The impacts of international students in the UK Summary Introduction Previous abuse Remedial measures Effect of the measures Post study work route Indian-domiciled students Inclusion in the migration statistics International students and the net migration target 18 January 2018 Annex A: Answers to specific questions in the Migration Advisory Committee’s