The latest decrease is the largest numerical drop for any 12-month period and the ONS said the decline has been driven by falling numbers of people coming to work and study in the UK. Long-term ...

UK Government borrowing rose by more than expected to £20.2 billion last month, mounting further pressure on Chancellor ...

According to the Office for National Statistics, borrowing in Britain rose to £20.2bn during the month — £1bn more than the previous year.

It followed restrictions introduced by the Conservatives in early 2024 barring foreign workers and students from bringing dependents ...

UK borrowing costs increased in April, the first month of the UK fiscal year, adding pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves ...

The ONS says the drop is "driven by falling numbers of people coming to work and study, particularly student dependants", ...

Net migration fell by almost 50% in 2024 compared to the previous year, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS) ...

Net migration was cut in half in 2024 as 431,000 people arrived in the UK, official data has shown, suggesting Tory-era ...

Net migration to the UK almost halved last year in a boost to Sir Keir Starmer as he clamps down on immigration in a bid to ...

UK government borrowing posted a surprise increase in the first month of the new fiscal year, providing Chancellor of the ...

Britain's government kicked off the 2025/26 financial year in April by again borrowing more than expected, suggesting no ...