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EU surge contributes to latest UK migrant tally

Latest migration data for the UK reveals an erosion in enrolments for the UK's FE sector, while an overall increase in EU migration was behind the net migration headlines. Further declines in Pakistani and Indian student enrolments was also charted as well as a big rise in Brazilian students coming to the UK.

UK: overseas students drive fall in net migration

Net migration fell in the UK by a third in the 12 months to June 2012, driven by a sharp drop in the number of overseas students coming to the country, new figures reveal. New Home Office data also reveals that overall, 20% fewer study permits were issued in the year to December 2012, with South Asian countries worst affected.

UK: Net migration drops; separate student stats in August

The UK's Office of National Statistics will separate student immigration figures from net migration figures in its presentation of results from the International Passenger Survey (IPS) in August 2013. The news comes after net migration to the UK was reported to be down by a quarter to March 2012, with foreign students the main reason for this.

UK: student visa issuance falls dramatically

Student visa issuance has fallen by a hefty 21% in the UK, according to new figures from the Office for National Statistics. In the year to June 2012, 282,833 visas were granted – 75,000 fewer than in the previous 12 months – an indication that government policies to lower the number of overseas students in the UK are gaining traction.

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