Key Statistics:
Rising Taxes and Energy Costs: The average household energy bill in the UK has doubled in the past two years, reaching £2,500 annually. This has disproportionately impacted lower-income households, pushing many into fuel poverty.
Healthcare System Strain: The NHS is under extreme strain, with a waiting list for routine hospital treatment reaching nearly 7.7 million in July 2023. Public satisfaction with the health service is at an all-time low.
Erosion of Cultural Heritage: Climate change is exacerbating the natural decay of cultural heritage sites in the UK, with many coastal heritage assets at risk from coastal erosion and flooding
In the year ending June 2024, there were 38,784 detected irregular arrivals in the UK, which is 26% fewer than the previous year. Of these, 81% arrived by small boats. Between July 2024 and January 2025, there were 4,390 enforced returns of people with no legal right to remain in the UK, a 24% increase compared to the same period the previous year.
These statistics highlight the ongoing challenges the UK faces with irregular migration and the efforts to address them.