U.K. Net Migration Hits Near-Record Before Brexit Vote

  • Figure reaches 335,000 in the 12 months through June, ONS says
  • Immigration from EU climbs to record 284,000 during period

Border Force check the passports of passengers arriving at Gatwick Airport.

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Net migration to the U.K. rose to a near-record in the year prior to the Brexit vote.