The Acting National Statistician has granted exceptional pre-release access to the estimates published in our Improving long-term international migration statistics; updating our methods and estimates article. This was granted to representatives of PA Media (formerly Press Association) as well as more widely, including data, home affairs and social affairs journalists.
An embargoed briefing was held at 8:45am on 18 November 2025, ahead of publication at 9:30am on 18 November 2025.
In the opinion of the Acting National Statistician, the access is necessary to facilitate well-informed debate and support better public understanding of the statistics, in line with the rules and principles on pre-release access set out in the relevant UK legislation.