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### International Migration Overview
– **Definition:** International migration figures include people planning to stay at least 12 months, including British nationals returning from abroad and newcomers from other countries.
– **Reasons for migration:** Most arrive to work or study; others join family, participate in humanitarian schemes (e.g., for Ukraine and Hong Kong), or seek asylum.
– **Legal vs. Illegal immigrants:** Legal immigrants enter with permission (e.g., visas), while illegal immigrants arrive without or overstay their permission.
– **Asylum seekers:** People seeking sanctuary due to dangers in their home country; successful asylum applications are granted refugee or protected status.
– **Government roles:** The UK government manages immigration, though the Welsh Government has the “Nation of Sanctuary” policy to help refugees and asylum seekers integrate.
– **Asylum statistics:** As of December 2025, Wales had 11 asylum seekers supported per 10,000 people (lowest among UK nations), England highest at 16 per 10,000.
### Migration and Population in Wrexham
– **Population:** 138,245 (June 2024 estimate).
– **International migration (2020-2024):** Net gain of approximately 2,900 people.
– **Population change:** Despite migration, overall population growth is less due to more deaths than births.
– **Local tensions:** Wrexham experienced anti-immigration protests related to plans (later scrapped) to house asylum seekers. Some locals expressed concerns about housing priorities between immigrants and homeless local families.
### Local Personal Views (from the article)
– **Natalie Wasiuk (38):** Feels homelessness among locals isn’t prioritized over immigrants.
– **Kelsey Hesp (32):** Shared her experience of homelessness and frustration that immigrant families receive housing support.
– **Steven Rees-Davies (63):** Supports assistance for war refugees but opposes support for illegal arrivals.
### Statistics for Wrexham (to December 2025)
– 128 asylum seekers housed while claims processed.
– 333 households eligible for homelessness support (migration status unknown).
### Broader UK Statistics (year ending June 2025)
– About 898,000 people arrived legally (with visas).
– Around 49,000 entered illegally.
– Half of asylum claims were by people entering illegally (including small boats).
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