We are honoured to host the UK launch of the @OECD’s 2026 International Migration Outlook (IMO). The IMO is one of the cornerstones of global migration analysis, providing the most recent insights on global trends and their implications in OECD countries.
Panelists will include @OECD's Mark Pearson, @MigObs' own @M_Sumption, and @instituteforgov's @jillongovt. It will be chaired by @MigObs' Rob McNeil.
Register now to tune in online on 12 November at 12:30 – 1:30 (GMT): meetoecd1.zoom.us/webinar/regist…
Panelists will include @OECD's Mark Pearson, @MigObs' own @M_Sumption, and @instituteforgov's @jillongovt. It will be chaired by @MigObs' Rob McNeil.
Register now to tune in online on 12 November at 12:30 – 1:30 (GMT): meetoecd1.zoom.us/webinar/regist…
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Today's Budget includes a few interesting developments for UK migration policy, including changes to the Graduate route, salary thresholds for Skilled Workers, and the time sponsored workers have to find a new job.
Here's what you need to know in 3 posts.
Here's what you need to know in 3 posts.
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Migration Observatory retweeted
💻 Migration Statistics User Forum, 10 December 2026
Register now to take part in interactive sessions, hear from producers of the statistics and discuss key themes in international migration statistics, in partnership with @ukhomeoffice and @MigObs
eventbrite.com/e/migration-st…
Register now to take part in interactive sessions, hear from producers of the statistics and discuss key themes in international migration statistics, in partnership with @ukhomeoffice and @MigObs
eventbrite.com/e/migration-st…
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The EU Commission has asked member states to wait until after the November summit to pursue lower tuition fees for EU students at UK unis, according to the FT.
Instead, the UK would be asked to commit to reaching an agreement on fees within 6 months.
ft.com/content/477770…
Instead, the UK would be asked to commit to reaching an agreement on fees within 6 months.
ft.com/content/477770…
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Migration Observatory retweeted
In YE June 2026, 2,234 Skilled Worker visas were granted to jobs recommended by the MAC for the Temporary Shortage List (33% of middle-skill grants).
Quarterly grants to other middle-skill jobs not on the TSL (incl. the interim list) fell from 1,923 in 2024 Q4 to 131 in 2026 Q2.
Quarterly grants to other middle-skill jobs not on the TSL (incl. the interim list) fell from 1,923 in 2024 Q4 to 131 in 2026 Q2.
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In the year ending June 2026, 157,000 work visas were granted, less than half the number granted in 2023.
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.
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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In the year ending June 2026, 157,000 work visas were granted, less than half the number granted in 2023.
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.
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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Why are more people applying for British citizenship than ever before?
Our updated briefing explores who is more likely to acquire British citizenship and possible reasons for the recent rise.
Our updated briefing explores who is more likely to acquire British citizenship and possible reasons for the recent rise.
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Why are more people applying for British citizenship than ever before?
Our updated briefing explores how many citizenship applications have been made and granted, who is more likely to naturalise, and some possible reasons for the recent rise. Check it out 👉
migrationobservatory.ox.ac.uk/resources/brie…
Our updated briefing explores how many citizenship applications have been made and granted, who is more likely to naturalise, and some possible reasons for the recent rise. Check it out 👉
migrationobservatory.ox.ac.uk/resources/brie…
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The ONS estimates that the UK population increased by 228,000 between mid-2024 and mid-2025.
Births only outnumbered deaths by 5,000. As a result, migration accounted for 98% of the increase (223,000).
Births only outnumbered deaths by 5,000. As a result, migration accounted for 98% of the increase (223,000).
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This month, small boat arrivals reached their lowest level since December 2021. There were 27,900 arrivals in the last year.
In our new commentary, we explore why arrivals have fallen, including how much of the decline may be due to policy.
migrationobservatory.ox.ac.uk/resources/comm…
In our new commentary, we explore why arrivals have fallen, including how much of the decline may be due to policy.
migrationobservatory.ox.ac.uk/resources/comm…
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Migration Observatory retweeted
The event of the year is back on Thursday 10th December!
The Migration Statistics User Forum is your opportunity to find out what ONS, Home Office and other government data teams are planning on migration, and to tell them what stats you need.
eventbrite.co.uk/e/migration-st…
The Migration Statistics User Forum is your opportunity to find out what ONS, Home Office and other government data teams are planning on migration, and to tell them what stats you need.
eventbrite.co.uk/e/migration-st…
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The event of the year is back on Thursday 10th December!
The Migration Statistics User Forum is your opportunity to find out what ONS, Home Office and other government data teams are planning on migration, and to tell them what stats you need.
eventbrite.co.uk/e/migration-st…
The Migration Statistics User Forum is your opportunity to find out what ONS, Home Office and other government data teams are planning on migration, and to tell them what stats you need.
eventbrite.co.uk/e/migration-st…
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In July, 43% of the public said immigration was an important issue affecting the UK, more than any other topic.
Our public attitudes briefing looks at how views vary towards different migrant groups and who is more likely to hold positive/negative attitudes towards migration.
Our public attitudes briefing looks at how views vary towards different migrant groups and who is more likely to hold positive/negative attitudes towards migration.
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