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[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

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[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

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[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

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[ Thu, Nov 28th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

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[ Thu, Nov 28th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

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[ Thu, Nov 28th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

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[ Thu, Nov 28th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

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[ Thu, Nov 28th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

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[ Thu, Nov 28th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

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[ Thu, Nov 28th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

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[ Wed, Nov 27th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

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[ Wed, Nov 27th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

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[ Wed, Nov 27th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

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[ Wed, Nov 27th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

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[ Wed, Nov 27th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

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[ Wed, Nov 27th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

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[ Wed, Nov 27th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

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[ Wed, Nov 27th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

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[ Wed, Nov 27th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

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[ Wed, Nov 27th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

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[ Wed, Nov 27th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

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[ Wed, Nov 27th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

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Politics latest: Migration falls from record high but spending on asylum jumps 36% in a year

Immigration stats show migration to the UK fell by 20%, but spending on asylum rose. It comes as the government is announcing plans to block employers who commit "serious offences" from hiring overseas workers.
The article from Sky News discusses the latest statistics on migration and asylum spending in the UK. It reports that net migration has decreased from a record high, but spending on asylum has surged by 36% in the last year. Key points include the government's efforts to manage the asylum backlog, with significant financial outlays for housing and processing asylum seekers. The increase in spending is attributed to the rising number of asylum applications and the costs associated with accommodating asylum seekers, including hotel accommodations. Additionally, the article touches on political reactions, with the government defending its policies while opposition parties critique the handling of migration and asylum issues. The piece also hints at ongoing debates about immigration policy, border control, and the economic implications of these trends.

Read the Full Sky Article at [ https://news.sky.com/story/politics-latest-migration-falls-from-record-high-but-spending-on-asylum-jumps-36-in-a-year-12593360 ]