Fact checks, commentary and analysis about immigration, asylum and migration
Immigration
Later this year visitors from certain countries will be forced to pay for a "visa bond" on arrival in the UK. The Government claims this will prevent abuse of the immigration system. Which countries have been designated as "high risk", and what's the evidence behind the policy? Read
Immigration
The 2011 census revealed that there are almost half a million more people in the country than previously thought. Who are they and where are they from? Read
Immigration
Today the Prime Minister announced the end of the UK's 'something for nothing' culture, proposing new limits on benefits and NHS access for migrants. But is the policy based on sound evidence? Read
Europe
Britain has been dubbed a "migrant magnet" by today's papers as 'new figures' compared migration rates in the EU. Do we really deserve this moniker? Read
Immigration
The Daily Mail, The Sun and The Telegraph reported this morning that there are 4,000 foreign national offenders living in the UK. But how accurate is this number? Read
Economy, Business & Finance
The debate over whether immigration makes economic sense is longstanding. But where is the proof that immigration drives wages down and houses prices up? Read
Immigration
We looked at some of the key claims reported about foreign nationals and crime. Read
