UK Asylum Claims Reach 400,000 Since 2021

The simple truth is that the UK's immigration system is outdated and is not currently fit for the challenges presented by migration in the modern world.

Over 400,000 people have claimed asylum in the UK since 2021.

Despite removals and deportations of illegal migrants and… pic.twitter.com/IUiGtNBWSL

— Home Office (@ukhomeoffice) May 13, 2026