The Migration Observatory informs debates on international migration and public policy.
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The Migration Observatory informs debates on international migration and public policy.
Learn more about us
Unauthorised migration in the UK
This briefing examines unauthorised migration—also known as ‘illegal immigration’ or ‘irregular migration’—in the UK.
Net migration to the UK
Covering the scale of immigration and net migration in the UK since the early 2000s
Labour’s pledges on migration: the data
Commentary explaining what the data do and do not tell us about the Labour government’s progress towards its goals as it begins implementing its plans.
briefing 29 Sep 2025
This briefing examines the migration of Afghan asylum seekers and refugees to the UK.
commentary 26 Sep 2025
commentary 09 Sep 2025
commentary 05 Sep 2025
briefing 15 Aug 2025
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commentary 30 Sep 2025
How do conviction rates and prison populations differ between British and foreign nationals?
This commentary outlines what available data can tell us on how convictions and prison populations compare for migrants and the UK population.