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UK Faces Immigration Crisis Amid Rising Far-Right Protests

9/14/2025

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Immigration ranks as a top concern for 48% of Britons in the UK.
Net migration is declining from a record high, with a notable decrease expected in 2024.
Students (47%) and working visa holders (20%) make up the majority of migrants, while asylum seekers account for less than 5%.
Protests against asylum hotels have intensified, driven by far-right sentiments.
Tommy Robinson's rally attracted around 110,000 attendees, while anti-racism counterprotests opposed far-right rhetoric.

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Story summary

Immigration ranks as a top concern for 48% of Britons in the UK.
Net migration is declining from a record high, with a notable decrease expected in 2024.
Students (47%) and working visa holders (20%) make up the majority of migrants, while asylum seekers account for less than 5%.
Protests against asylum hotels have intensified, driven by far-right sentiments.
Tommy Robinson's rally attracted around 110,000 attendees, while anti-racism counterprotests opposed far-right rhetoric.