Migration Observatory

We are honoured to host the UK launch of the @OECD’s 2026 International Migration Outlook (IMO). The IMO is one of the cornerstones of global migration analysis, providing the most recent insights on global trends and their implications in OECD countries.
Panelists will include @OECD's Mark Pearson, @MigObs' own @M_Sumption, and @instituteforgov's @jillongovt. It will be chaired by @MigObs' Rob McNeil.

Register now to tune in online on 12 November at 12:30 – 1:30 (GMT): meetoecd1.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

The EU Commission has asked member states to wait until after the November summit to pursue lower tuition fees for EU students at UK unis, according to the FT.

Instead, the UK would be asked to commit to reaching an agreement on fees within 6 months.

ft.com/content/477770…

In the year ending June 2026, 157,000 work visas were granted, less than half the number granted in 2023.

Our updated work visas briefing looks at the routes work migrants used to come to the UK, the jobs they do once they're here, and how many stay.

Why are more people applying for British citizenship than ever before?

Our updated briefing explores who is more likely to acquire British citizenship and possible reasons for the recent rise.

Why are more people applying for British citizenship than ever before?

Our updated briefing explores how many citizenship applications have been made and granted, who is more likely to naturalise, and some possible reasons for the recent rise. Check it out 👉

migrationobservatory.ox.ac.uk/resources/brie…