Immigration has become one of the most explosive issues in Britain, not because it created the country’s problems, but because it offers a simple target in a moment of rising hardship. As living ...

“The country is like a tinderbox now,” according to Robert Jenrick, a prominent Conservative Party politician and potential future leader. Seven out of ten Britons agree, at least judging by a recent ...

Net migration to Britain has fallen by almost 80 percent from its 2023 peak, according to data released on Thursday.

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The government plans to double the period needed for many legal immigrants to become permanent residents, while cutting it for higher-rate taxpayers.

The new proposals transform settlement into something that must be continually earned. The path has become longer, more conditional and far more easily disrupted.

Immigration is an explosive issue in Britain, sparking protests on both sides, such as this 'March for Remigration' in Manchester in August calling for mass ...

Labour’s continued drive to discourage migrants despite the latest massive fall in their numbers will dismay business leaders ...

We find that economic insecurity is a broader explanation for Labour’s vote losses than concerns about immigration. Becoming ...

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The United Kingdom has long been a magnet for talent, innovation, and opportunity. From start-ups seeking to disrupt industries to global ...

Nigel Farage at the Aug. 26, 2025 launch of his Reform Party's plan to deport asylum seekers. Nigel Farage at the Aug. 26, 2025 launch of his Reform Party's plan to deport asylum seekers. Jacob ...