Net migration to UK halves
Thursday 21st May, 2026
Net migration to the UK fell almost 50% to 171,000 in the year to December 2025, mainly because far fewer non‑EU people arrived for work or study after tighter visa rules and higher salary thresholds. This gives Wise a chance to talk about how shifting migration and visa policies affect cross‑border money flows, remittances and the needs of migrants and international workers in the UK.
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Falling net migration driven by fewer work and study arrivals affects cross-border payments and remittances — Wise can share transaction and account trends to explain customer impact.
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