Fact checks, commentary and analysis about immigration, asylum and migration
Immigration
This article has been updated. See below. The Immigration Bill 2013 The Coalition's Immigration Bill proposes to limit migrants' access to public services, and make it easier for the government … Read
Immigration
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) today announced that a controversial advert - termed "the racist van" by some - run by the Home Office in London earlier this year "must … Read
Europe
David Cameron says that a future Conservative government would seek to restrict the benefits available to EU migrants. Meanwhile the Daily Telegraph suggested that Eastern Europeans have become an increasingly heavy burden on the taxpayer. Is this the case? Read
Europe
Official figures show that the downward trend in 'net migration' is stalling. But are new arrivals from the Eurozone the main reason for the turnaround? Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Full Fact's Director Will Moy appeared on the Today Programme this morning just before Sir Andrew Dilnot of the UK Statistics Authority, both talking about how politicians use statistics. If … Read
Immigration
As Labour announce new policy ideas for tackling immigration effectively, we take a look at some of the main themes behind today's speech. Read
Immigration
The latest figures from the ONS on UK population growth proved to be quite a talking point in today's papers. But what role does immigration play? Read
Immigration
The UK's migration statistics are "little better than a best guess," according to a committee of MPs. We explained their concerns in 'How accurate are immigration statistics?' yesterday. But what … Read
Immigration
The UK's migration statistics are "little better than a best guess," according to a committee of MPs. Party spokesmen joined in with such extreme differences of opinion as to their … Read
Immigration
The government has just completed the first phase of a controversial campaign, warning illegal immigrants to "GO HOME OR FACE ARREST". After only one week, it's been talked up as a success. What's the evidence? Read
