"Record-breaking UK net migration fuels political turmoil and public demand for change"

The United Kingdom experienced a record high annual net migration of 745,000 in 2022, according to official data, putting pressure on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to address the issue ahead of an upcoming election. The majority of immigration was from non-EU nationals, with the increase driven by migrants coming for work, particularly in the health and social care sectors. The top three non-EU nationalities for immigration were Indian, Nigerian, and Chinese. Sunak's efforts to tackle illegal arrivals were recently undermined by a court ruling, and he has also pledged to reduce legal migration in response to public concerns about public services and housing shortages.