ONS Blog - Why people immigrate to the UK: seizing the opportunities of administrative data

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19 July 2023

Why people immigrate to the UK: seizing the opportunities of administrative data

Migration

The Office for National Statistics has launched a public consultation on the future of population and migration statistics. This includes seeking views from users about potential alternative definitions and breakdowns of population and migration that we don’t currently provide. One of those we’re already aware of is the need for more context on the drivers of international migration. Jay Lindop explains how we’re using administrative data to shed more light on the reasons people migrate to the UK.

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