Rishi Sunak said he welcomes the 'slowing' levels of migration.
The Office for National Statistics said estimated net migration stood at a provisional 672,000 in the year to June 2023, up from 607,000 in the previous 12 months.
And the total for the year to December 2022 has been revised to 745,000, meaning it broke all previous records.
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Rishi Sunak has been urged to stay on as Conservative leader until November amid divisions within the party over how long the contest to replace him should take. Sky News
Rishi Sunak has spoken in the Commons for the first time as leader of the opposition and welcomed back the Commons Speaker. He congratulated Sir Keir Starmer on his election victory and wished him well with the "formidable task" ahead.
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Rachel Reeves welcomes today’s drop in inflation but rejects claims it shows the Conservative government’s plans are working. Speaking in Swindon on the day the Office for National Statistics reported inflation fell to 2% in May (down from 2.3% in April) – Rachel Reeves said families continue to struggle with higher household bills during the cost-of-living crisis. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The UK economy recorded no growth in April, according to the Office for National Statistics. Gross domestic product was flat during the month, following growth of 0.4% in March, the ONS said. Responding to the figures, Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves said: “The Prime Minister says the economy has turned a corner, but the numbers today show that the economy is flatlining, there is no growth at all. It is this prime minister that has presided over this state of affairs." Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Ministers depart Downing Street following a Cabinet meeting, passing Larry, the Chief Mouser, in the doorway. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Gareth Southgate has resigned as manager of the England men’s national football team after almost eight years at the helm. It comes just two days after England’s defeat to Spain in the final of Euro 2024. Despite that disappointment, Southgate has taken the Three Lions to two European Championship finals and a World Cup semi-final during his time in charge. Prince William, President of the Football Association (FA), tweeted his thanks to Southgate for his leadership. The FA says the process to appoint Southgate’s successor has begun, and they aim to have a new manager confirmed as soon as possible. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Andrew Bowie praised Conservatives' record on defence, calling UK's military one of ''the most advanced and well-equiped'' in the world. The shadow veterans' minister also urged Labour to commit to spending 2.5% of GDP on defence. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer chairs a Cabinet meeting in Downing Street. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
When asked about the upcoming election in the United States, James Murray emphasised the importance of working on relationship between the UK and US which is ''more important than any individual person''. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Rishi Sunak says he is determined to do what is necessary to bring down migration numbers. During a visit to a medical training centre in Surrey, the prime minister said he “inherited” the figures..
Migration to the UK needs to "come down to more sustainable levels" says Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, after figures from the Office for National Statistics showed net migration to the UK hit a record..
Anneliese Dodds, Labour Party Chair, says that the latest ONS record migration figures are a sign of a "huge failure" by the Government. Report by Czubalam. Like us on Facebook at..
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