Official UK statistics show net migration fell to approximately 382,000 in 2025, nearly halving from the previous year, primarily due to fewer people arriving for work-related reasons. The figure marks the lowest level since the Covid pandemic, though public perception surveys indicate roughly half of British citizens believe migration numbers are still increasing.

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A new poll shows Andy Burnham would defeat Keir Starmer in a Labour Party leadership contest, with Burnham identified as the runaway favourite among party members to potentially replace Starmer as Prime Minister. The finding is significant as it indicates preferences within the Labour membership regarding potential future party leadership, though Starmer remains the current party leader.

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