Failing to acknowledge imperfect outcomes and trade-offs is impoverishing the debate
Data shows a 35% drop in deposits for courses starting next month
New poll shows public dismay at sharp fall in numbers of people applying to work in social care sector in Britain
Government commissions review of two graduate sectors that appear mired in permanent skills crisis
Academic studies and official data highlight misconceptions around impact of new arrivals on economy and society
Areas hit by violence also have high proportion of asylum seekers housed there, FT analysis shows
Year-on-year drop of 82% in July points to continuing decline in net migration
Labour could move beyond simple binaries of ‘bad’ and ‘good’ net movement, but it must be upfront with voters
Home secretary calls for independent migration advisers to review system that ‘needs to be managed’
Claims of asylum seeker ‘invasion’ fuelled hatred, they warn
A horrific knife attack, disinformation and extremists whipping up anger have all played a role in triggering a shocking outburst of violence
New UK government will discontinue lease of controversial vessel from January 2025
Home secretary criticises ‘shocking waste’ of money as she sets out plan to increase border security
New PM puts fight against irregular migration at heart of bid to rebuild ties with Europe at Blenheim Palace summit
Migration Advisory Committee urges government to do more to stamp out abuses in seasonal worker scheme
Office for National Statistics points to impact of immigration as births slip to two-decade low
Incident off French coast reflects rise in hazardous small boat crossings this year
Starmer’s government faces a familiar trade-off between the economics and the politics of foreign workers
The party has pledged to scrap the Tory’s flagship Rwanda scheme but still reduce small boat crossings and end the use of asylum hotels
The next government must realise that a managed and open policy is essential for long-term growth
Satnam Singh died after having his arm severed by a machine on a farm near Rome
The problem is that voters aren’t willing to pay for a policy they say really matters to them
Also in this week’s newsletter, cuts to youth services in England and Wales and their impact
Prime minister tries to get on front foot after faltering start to campaign
Nigel Farage’s return to frontline politics puts pressure on the main parties
