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Population
Recent Population Growth 1. The population now stands at 66.4 million (mid-2018) – see graph below. The latest ONS figures (for 2018) suggest the non-UK born population stands at 9.3 million (just over 14% of the total) of whom 3.6 million are from the EU and 5.7 million are from outside the
Illegal Immigration – Key Topic
The Definition of an Illegal Immigrant 1. Illegal immigrants do not have the right to remain in the UK. They may have entered legally but failed to leave when they were required to do so. Alternatively, they may have entered the UK illegally. Cost of illegal immigration for the UK
Housing
1. We are in the midst of a housing crisis. There are too many people chasing too few homes. This has grave implications for the affordability of accommodation, especially for young people. What is driving demand for housing? 2. Immigration is a key factor. 90% of additional households created in
Glossary of the Main Legal Words and Expressions used in the Context of Asylum and Immigration
December 2018 Revision It is hoped that users of the Migration Watch website may find this glossary of assistance in reading other papers on the website or other relevant material. The definitions are not intended to be exhaustive or to carry the same authority as a legal practitioner’s work of
The Law on Immigration
1. Immigration law governing the entry and right to remain in the United Kingdom of nationals of countries which are not Member States of the European Economic Area (EEA) is to be found in the following Acts of Parliament and subordinate legislation made under them: Immigration Act 1971Immigration Act 1988Asylum
MW435 : Immigration System, Asylum & Policy | Migration Watch UK
EU Migration 1. European Union citizens currently have the right to live and work in other EU countries – a right first established by the Treaty of Rome in the 1950s. (For a short history of the EU see here) EU citizens can now reside legally in the UK as
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Statistics
Migration Watch UK monitors and analyses official immigration and population statistics. We chart trends, report key developments, and provide clear, accessible insights to help understand migration and its impact on the UK.