Event Brief
UK net migration falls to lowest level since 2021
Filed: May 21, 2026 at 6:03 AM ET
Summary: Net migration to the UK dropped to 171,000 in 2025 as work-visa restrictions were tightened.
WHO: UK government
WHAT: Net migration to the UK fell to 171,000 in 2025.
WHEN: May 21, 2026 at 5:09 AM ET
WHERE: United Kingdom
WHY: The government tightened restrictions on work visas.
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