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Migration Observatory @migobs.bsky.social · 2d

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“The most respected body on UK migration” – The Sunday Telegraph Migration is one of the most contentious policy issues in the UK today. And after the EU referendum, the future of migration policy ha...

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Migration Observatory @migobs.bsky.social · 8d

Here's what you need to know about conviction and incarceration rates among British and foreign nationals, in 3 posts 👇

Ben Brindle @benbrindle.bsky.social · 8d

Overall, incarceration and conviction rates are broadly similar for foreign and British nationals. When controlling for age and sex, non-citizens are less likely to be incarcerated than Brits.

A big caveat, though: current population statistics aren't very reliable.

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Migration Observatory @migobs.bsky.social · 8d

Are foreign nationals more or less likely to be convicted or imprisoned than British citizens? Our new commentary sets out what the data can tell us (and what it can’t).

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How do conviction rates and prison populations differ between British and foreign nationals? - Migration Observatory

This commentary outlines what available data can tell us on how convictions and prison populations compare for migrants and the UK population.

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Migration Observatory @migobs.bsky.social · 12d

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Refugee Integration Outcomes (RIO) Insights: Embarks, Economic Activity, and Housing between 2015 and 2021

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Migration Observatory @migobs.bsky.social · 12d

New data provides fascinating insights into outcomes of recent refugees granted status between 2015 and 2020

Both asylum (ARR) and resettled refugees (RR) struggled in labour market, but particular the latter - likely reflecting that many were selected based on vulnerability

link to data in reply

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Migration Observatory @migobs.bsky.social · 14d

Fascinating insight from @BBCfileon4 into life inside asylum hotels - from cooking food in the bathtub to intense boredom, illegal working, and children in the UK so long they have British accents

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BBC Radio 4 - File on 4 Investigates, Inside the Migrant Hotel

Sue Mitchell takes listeners into the closed world of the migrant hotels.

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Migration Observatory @migobs.bsky.social · 20d

Govt promises "rapid review of modern slavery legislation" to "prevent its misuse"

This follows litigation on whether an asylum seeker due to be removed to France could challenge the refusal of a negative modern slavery decision

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First small boat migrant returned under new UK-France agreement

The UK government begins removals under landmark treaty with France.

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Migration Observatory @migobs.bsky.social · 22d

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Q&A: Who is responsible for housing asylum seekers and refugees? - Migration Observatory

This Q&A discusses who is responsible for housing asylum seekers and refugees in the UK.

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Migration Observatory @migobs.bsky.social · 22d

Who is responsible for housing asylum seekers and refugees?

In our new Q&A, we cover the following:

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Migration Observatory @migobs.bsky.social · 28d

Sharp increase in homelessness among newly granted refugees was one of the reasons Home Sec cited for recent restriction on refugees' ability to sponsor family members

Our latest Q&A provides background on the new policy

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Migration Observatory @migobs.bsky.social · 29d

The government has announced key changes to its refugee family reunion policy. Our Q&A explains what’s changed, who’s affected, the possible consequences, and how the UK compares with other countries in Europe. Read more 👇

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Q&A: The UK’s new approach to refugee family reunion - Migration Observatory

This Q&A answers some common questions on the UK’s new approach to refugee family reunion.

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Migration Observatory @migobs.bsky.social · 29d

Busy day for our Senior Researcher, Peter Walsh: @BBCr4today and BBC 6 O’clock News on small boats and visa restrictions, and an interview for another major BBC show (that will come out later). bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0… (starts at 00:46:00)

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Migration Observatory @migobs.bsky.social · Sep 5

Who is responsible for housing asylum seekers and refugees? Our latest Q and A provides the key answers and explains the process - migrationobservatory.ox.ac.uk/resources/co...

Q&A: Who is responsible for housing asylum seekers and refugees? - Migration Observatory

This Q&A discusses who is responsible for housing asylum seekers and refugees in the UK.

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Ben Brindle @benbrindle.bsky.social · Sep 5

I'm biased, but our new Q&A on housing for asylum seekers and refugees is an incredibly interesting read.

In the Q&A, we cover the following:

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Migration Observatory @migobs.bsky.social · Sep 5

Who is responsible for housing asylum seekers and refugees? Our latest Q and A provides the key answers and explains the process - migrationobservatory.ox.ac.uk/resources/co...

Q&A: Who is responsible for housing asylum seekers and refugees? - Migration Observatory

This Q&A discusses who is responsible for housing asylum seekers and refugees in the UK.

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Migration Observatory @migobs.bsky.social · Aug 29

New piece in The Conversation by Rob McNeil and Peter Walsh from @migobs.bsky.social

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The most radical part of Reform’s deportation plans

‘Operation Restoring Justice’ would face legal, logistical and diplomatic hurdles.

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Madeleine Sumption @msumption.bsky.social · Aug 21

Useful new stats from Home Office on how asylum applicants travel to the UK

Significant increase in applications from people on visas (mostly work, study or visit), not just small boats

Also large differences by nationality: Pakistani and Bangladeshi applicants much more likely to come on visas

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Migration Observatory @migobs.bsky.social · Aug 19

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The Impact of Migration on UK Population Growth - Migration Observatory

Based on official population estimates and population projections, this briefing examines the impact of migration on recent and future UK population growth.

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Migration Observatory @migobs.bsky.social · Aug 19

65% of the increase in the UK’s population between 2004 and 2023 was due to net migration, and ONS projections assume this will rise to 104% in the coming years—in other words, the population would decline without net migration.

See our updated population growth briefing for more.

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Migration Observatory @migobs.bsky.social · Aug 14

The rising share of people migrating with a partner is particularly visible among female main applicants. For possible explanations, check our full briefing!

Migration Observatory @migobs.bsky.social · Aug 14

This is the result of two factors: rising numbers of students and workers arriving in the UK, and a higher share of migrants bringing their families.

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Migration Observatory @migobs.bsky.social · Aug 14

Between 2021 and 2023, the number of visas issued to dependants of workers and students rose sharply.

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Migration Observatory @migobs.bsky.social · Aug 14

Our briefing on family migration is out! It covers people joining British citizens or settled residents, migration of dependants, and families of refugees. Here are three things to know about dependants 👇

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Family Migration to the UK - Migration Observatory

This briefing examines the migration of family members to the UK.

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Migration Observatory @migobs.bsky.social · Aug 12

In the year March 2025, 192,000 work visas were granted to both EU and non-EU citizens.

Our updated work visas briefing looks at the routes work migrants used to come to the UK, the jobs they do once they're here, and how many stay.

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Migration Observatory @migobs.bsky.social · Aug 12

In the year March 2025, 192,000 work visas were granted to both EU and non-EU citizens.

Our updated work visas briefing looks at the routes work migrants used to come to the UK, the jobs they do once they're here, and how many stay.

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