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UK Immigration Tops Concerns, Surpassing Global Averages

2/13/2026

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A recent poll shows 21% of Britons identify immigration as their top concern, the highest rate worldwide.
By contrast, 13% in the Netherlands and Cyprus share this concern.
The United Kingdom government aims to reduce illegal migration and reform the indefinite leave to remain system, amid warnings that misinformation inflames public anxiety.
Nearly half of Reform UK supporters (48%) view immigration as the biggest issue, well above other parties.

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Story summary

A recent poll shows 21% of Britons identify immigration as their top concern, the highest rate worldwide.
By contrast, 13% in the Netherlands and Cyprus share this concern.
The United Kingdom government aims to reduce illegal migration and reform the indefinite leave to remain system, amid warnings that misinformation inflames public anxiety.
Nearly half of Reform UK supporters (48%) view immigration as the biggest issue, well above other parties.