Migration switcheroo means less cash to fix Britain
Brexit hasn’t shifted migration total as rise from non-EU offsets fall from EU. But EU workers pay more into the public purse.
With businesses blindfolded, no wonder economy is in trouble
GDP contracted 0.4% in December with business investment dropping 3.7%. It will only get worse if Brexit deal means uncertainty for years.
Brexit uncertainty hammers foreign investment
Staggering 90% decline in foreign direct investment, and slump in company registrations, means lower productivity and slower economic growth.
Inflation highest since 2012. Thanks Brexiters!
Brexit-induced inflation has hit 3.1%. Meanwhile the decision to leave the EU continues to ravage the economy and impact people’s lives.
One year on: EU migration plunges as Brexit damage unfolds
In year since referendum show EU net migration fell by 82,000. This is bad news for the economy and shows UK less attractive for workers.
Has Boris misled MPs over £350m? If so, he should resign
Ministerial Code says ministers who knowingly mislead Parliament are expected to offer their resignation to prime minister.
Weakening UK growth adds to May’s perils
As economy loses altitude, consumers rack up debt and plunder savings to keep spending. Manufacturing and exports are not taking up slack.
Immigration statistics don’t add up
The government’s refusal to change the way the figures are calculated is distorting the debate about immigration and misleading the public.
Migration stats bust myths about skills and welfare
New labour market stats show important role of EU workers in the UK economy, while busting myths about taking low-skilled work and welfare.
Is EU migration falling faster than even ministers want?
We shouldn't read too much into one quarter's figures. But UK will be damaged by an abrupt fall in migrants. Even David Davis realises that.
Why hasn’t Cameron controlled non-EU immigration?
It’s hard to stop people coming from outside EU for study, work and family reunion. Much the same would apply to EU migration if we quit.
Telegraph’s ONS story barking up the wrong tree
It is growth in over-65s that is changing the face of England, working immigrants a help not a burden.