Here is a chart in the ONS report showing what happened to the net migration.

Comment on Net Migration Numbers (see 9.38am), Mary Gregory, Director of Demographics National Bureau of Statisticsexplain:

Our temporary estimates show that net migration is almost half compared to the previous year, due to a decrease in the number of people attending and studying, especially student raising people. This follows policy changes that restrict visa applications.

Immigration has also increased in the 12 months to December 2024, especially for those who initially appeared in study visas once pandemic travel restrictions have been relaxed.

Compared with the previous year, net migration in 2024 was nearly 50%. National Bureau of Statistics Already said.

In the report this morning, it said:

Long-term net migration has dropped by almost 50%. The number of immigrants minus the number of temporary immigrants in December 2024 (YE) is estimated at 431,000, compared with 860,000 in the same period last year.

This change is driven by a decrease in immigration for non-EU+ nationals, and we have seen a decrease in people arriving at work and study-related visas, with an increase in immigration in the 12 months ending December 2024, especially once they leave once the popular travel restrictions to the UK, they initially appear in those who study visa visas.

YE's temporary estimate for long-term long-term immigration in December 2024 was 948,000, which is almost a third lower than the December 2023 YE estimate, and it's below 1 million for the first time since March 2022.

YE's temporary estimate for long-term long-term immigration in December 2024 was 517,000, an 11% increase from the previous year (466,000). The current immigration is similar to June 2017.

A high court judge blocked the agreement to approve its deal by the injunction approved by the British government early this morning, Eleni Courea Report.

Good morning. Shabana MahmoodThe Attorney General announced today that it aims to reduce the time criminals spend in prison. It's no surprise - the main proposal has been on the dining table for a while - but it's still a big change compared to the way parties have developed criminal policies over the past few decades. The number of prisons in the UK is higher than most other countries in Western Europe, and the recent verdicts are getting longer and longer.

Appoint Mahmoud David GaukeThe liberal former Conservative Attorney General, who reviewed sentencing policies, his final report was released this morning. He also published a report on sentencing history and trends. Later, Mahmood will issue a statement to the MP, saying what advice she has accepted. As Rajeev Syal In his nightly preview story, the answer is most.

Government sources said it is expected that (Mahmood) will be subject to the critical measures of the review, including the release of good prisoners after serving one-third of the sentence.

She also accepted that those who committed serious or violent crimes could be released in the community after half of their sentences.

One of Gauke's advice - if "credits" are obtained, the most dangerous offenders should be allowed to apply for parole in advance - has been dismissed by sources close to the Attorney General.

Here is a summary of Rajeev’s key points of the report.

Among the main suggestions, former conservative attorney general Gauke said the government should:

- Guardianship penalty of less than 12 months is only used in special circumstances.

- Extended moratorium for three years and encourage more use of the extension of sentences for low-risk offenders.

- The court has more flexibility in using fines and auxiliary orders such as travel, driving and football bans.

- Allow probation officers to adjust their supervision levels based on risks and compliance with permit conditions.

- Expand the domestic abuse court to improve support for victims.

- Tags for all violent offenders targeting women and girls.

- Training for practitioners and violence against women and girls.

- Change the sentencing purposes for statutory purposes so that judges and magistrates must consider punishment and rehabilitation when passing judgments to protect victims.

Gauke called for increased funding and resources for probation services, including expanding the availability of electronic monitoring devices such as tags, and warned that there would be a "public rebound" if money was not found.

The Conservative Party opposes the plan. Robert Jenrickthe shadow attorney general said:

By abolishing short-term prison sentences, Starmer effectively legalizes crimes such as theft, theft and assault. This is a gift to criminals who will offend freely and punish.

but Goke Defend his plan, saying it is needed because otherwise the government will run out of space in prison and the criminal justice system will collapse. He told Plan Today:

I think no one wants to see (the early release plan for prisoners - another way to deal with prison overcrowding) because it's rushed, it's unplanned, it's not strategic, and it's better to face reality, recognize where we're with the prison population, and identify a strategically so we find everyone, so we're trying to prepare our situation.

Because if you run out of prison, you actually put the entire criminal justice system in danger.

Goke also said more community judgments could provide better value for taxpayers.

I think from a taxpayer's point of view, it's possible to miss it here. Prisons are expensive. Their prison price is £54,000 per year. This money can be spent very effectively in the community, including punishing criminals and helping with recovery.

This is the agenda of the day.

9.30 am: Culture Minister Lisa Nandy asked a question in the House of Commons.

9.30 am: The National Bureau of Statistics released immigration data for the year ended December 2024. The Home Office is also publishing its own quarterly data on asylum seekers, visas and placement.

10 am: It has met for the first time since the Kent County Council was under control of British reforms.

10 am: Former Health Secretary Matt Hancock provided evidence for the COVID investigation as part of its test, trace and isolate modules.

10.30am: Commons leader Lucy Powell asked questions about future public business.

11.30 am: Downing Street held a briefing in the hall.

Around 11.30 am: Attorney General Shabana Mahmood is expected to issue a public statement on Gauke's sentencing review.

noon: Scotland's first minister, John Swinney, raised questions to MSP.

This is the agenda of the day.

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