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- The UK government faces pressure to reduce legal immigration and address the Channel small-boat crisis.
- Labour MPs warn failing to manage small boats could undermine gains from lowering net migration.
- Net migration fell to 204,000 in 2025.
- The Office for Budget Responsibility forecasts net migration will reach 340,000 by 2030.
- Long-term, experts expect net migration to stay above 200,000 unless significant changes occur.
