Another striking development is the surge in refusals of Syrian asylum claims. We've moved from granting nearly 100% of claims, followed by a pause in decisions after the fall of Assad, and now a collapse in the grant rate.
New: Asylum appeal backlog rises to 87,450 cases — by Colin Yeo
Lots in today's migration stats, but one striking new figure is the sharp fall in asylum seekers in hotels. In March 2026 hotel numbers were 20,900 - down by nearly a third from three months before.
This appears to be driven by faster processing rather than a shift to different accommodation.
Today's net migration statistics show that 171,000 more people arrived in the UK than left in 2025.
That's down 82% compared to the historical high seen in early 2023 (944,000).
🚨 | NEW REPORT: Why have asylum hotels become flashpoints in some communities?
Our latest research reveals it’s not just about their presence, but poor communication, misinformation and decisions that feel imposed.
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Our analysis of the latest NEET figures just released by the ONS finds two concerning trends:
1️⃣ The number of young people who are NEET could rise from around one in eight today to one in six by the end of 2029.
The latest quarterly tribunal statistics show that the backlog of asylum appeals has continued to rise. The statistics cover the period January to March 2026.
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The knife attack on Monday night in Belfast was a shocking act of violence, and the perpetrator must be brought to justice. In the following days, we have seen far-right actors exploiting this attack to sow division, target people of colour and incite violence. (1/6)
🚨 | NEW REPORT: No one should be pushed into homelessness after leaving asylum accommodation. Ministers must act now to prevent a repeat of the 2023 spike - with enough notice, earlier council data and practical move-on support.
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