Migration: The needle in the data haystack
With migration continuing to make headlines in the media, a new episode of the Office for National Statistics’ (ONS) podcast…
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Population and migration statistics underpin decisions and policies right across our society and economy, at national and local levels, as…
Read more on New Data: Transforming how we count the populationHow world events have led to rising immigration
The 12 months to June 2022 were unique for many reasons. The end of lockdown restrictions in the UK, the first full period following transition from the EU, and world events including the war in Ukraine, the new visa route for Hong Kong British Nationals (Overseas) and resettlement of Afghans have all contributed to record levels of immigration. Here Jay Lindop examines the impact of these events and looks ahead to what the future holds for international migration estimates.
Read more on How world events have led to rising immigrationUnderstanding our changing population: statistics that count
How and why the population is changing is a crucial part of the ONS’s work since it helps to inform decisions that affect people’s lives in the UK. Here Liz McKeown explains why understanding the structure of the population, although always vital, is particularly important right now.
Read more on Understanding our changing population: statistics that countUnderstanding the contribution of migrants to the UK’s tourism and health sectors
Fresh analysis by the Office for National Statistics shows that these two key sectors employ around three-quarters of a million non-British workers, with the majority of those coming from the European Union. Providing a better understanding of the migrant workforce is one of the ways we’re mobilising the power of data to help Britain make better decisions. Here Jay Lindop discusses this latest work and the ongoing transformation of UK population and migration statistics.
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