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Net migration has dropped from its peak in 2023 by 82% to 171,000 the lowest level since 2012. It’s expected to be in the tens of thousands in 2026. Dont expect a rapid rise in living standards and public services though, for every 100,000 drop in net immigration, the OBR adds £7bn to the deficit.
theguardian.com
Cutting immigration to the UK means billions less for the Treasury. Can the country really afford that? | Zoe Williams
‘Taking back control’ turns out to be staggeringly expensive. That’s something to mull over as budget day approaches, writes Zoe Williams