Ten years after the UK voted to leave the EU, the promised economic revival has not materialized. Businesses face trade friction, economists estimate a smaller economy, and public opinion has shifted, with a majority now favoring rejoining the bloc.
Germany's population declined by 110,000 in 2025 due to low birth rates. Fuel prices dropped near pre-war levels amid potential US-Iran peace talks. Chancellor Merz presented Donald Trump with a German World Cup jersey at the G7 summit.
Germany's population decreased by approximately 110,000 people in 2025, marking the first calendar-year reduction since 2020. The decline is attributed to a lower birth rate and reduced net migration, with the aging population and a shrinking primary tax-paying demographic highlighted.
A 36-year-old Syrian man was sentenced to life in prison in Germany for an IS-linked knife attack on football fans in Bielefeld. Net migration to Germany also fell 45% in 2025.
Net migration to the UK has almost halved, according to new figures. The data shows a significant decrease in the number of people moving to the country.
Net migration to the UK fell to 171,000 in 2025, nearly half the previous year's figure, due to stricter government immigration policies. This decline, the sharpest on record, brings migration levels back to pre-Brexit system levels, though concerns about labor shortages persist.
UK net migration dropped by nearly 50% to 171,000 last year, the lowest since 2021, according to ONS figures. This decline is attributed to fewer non-EU nationals arriving for work. Asylum seeker numbers also fell, though refugee charities express concern over reduced safe routes.
UK net migration has fallen to its lowest point since 2012, excluding the pandemic period. The report details figures for asylum applications, small boat arrivals, and visa grants, providing context on legal and irregular migration.
UK net migration dropped to 171,000 in the year ending December 2025, the lowest since the pandemic. This decline is attributed to fewer non-EU nationals arriving for work, following stricter immigration rules.
A British Future report reveals a significant gap between public perception and reality regarding UK net migration. Despite figures dropping to their lowest in years, many believe it's rising, influenced by "stop the boats" rhetoric and visible signs of immigration.
