Migrants boost population

According to the latest figures from the (UK) Office for National Statistics the UK's population has risen to 60 million with the effect of net immigration outstripping that of natural growth.

United Kingdom: Office for National Statistics: Press Release, 25.8.05: Population of England passes 50 million and UK approaches 60 million http://www.ons.gov.uk/ons/publications/index.html

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