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UK Government Targets Net Migration Reduction Over Four Years

11/18/2025

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The UK government, led by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, aims to reduce net migration over four years.
It proposes banning overseas care workers' recruitment and tightening skilled visa access.
Net migration was 2.5 million in 2024, down from 2.6 million in 2021, though figures may not be final.
The Office for National Statistics revised EU citizens in the UK, estimating a 69,000 decline by end of 2024.

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The UK government, led by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, aims to reduce net migration over four years.
It proposes banning overseas care workers' recruitment and tightening skilled visa access.
Net migration was 2.5 million in 2024, down from 2.6 million in 2021, though figures may not be final.
The Office for National Statistics revised EU citizens in the UK, estimating a 69,000 decline by end of 2024.