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Second-largest population increase in England and Wales in over 75 years - mainly fuelled by migration
The population of England and Wales has grown by more than 700,000 in the year to June 2024 - the second-largest increase in ...
Prison population hits highest number in almost a year and near-record levels
A total of 88,238 people were in jail as of Monday, up 231 on the previous week, the Ministry of Justice said.
Population of England and Wales has hit an estimated 61.8 million after a near-record jump last year
The population of England and Wales has hit an estimated 61.8 million after a near-record jump last year, reigniting the ...
Map shows crime falling in Gloucestershire but one area remains among England's worst
Gloucestershire has seen the biggest fall in crime of all police forces in the country. But Gloucester is among the top 10% ...
Migration fuels second-biggest population rise in 75 years
Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to bring down migration with a ban on the recruitment of overseas care workers and increased English language requirements for immigrants ...
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Population in England and Wales rises by most in 75 years
Record immigration caused the population of England and Wales to rise by 610,000 to 60.9 million in mid-2023, the largest annual increase in 75 years, official data showed on Monday.
1 in 8 prisoners born overseas as number of foreign sex offenders & violent criminals in England & Wales at record high
AROUND one in every eight prisoners in England and Wales is foreign-born, damning new data has revealed. There were 10,722 ...