Net immigration to the UK remains above 250,000 a year despite a small fall since the coalition Government took over, according to the latest independent figures.

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Work and family visas were also down, the Home Office said.

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yes family numbers are down because refusals are up

i've been on here for near 6yrs and refusals have definitely increased for petty reasons, this has to be a change in guidelines.