World AffairsThe Wall Street JournalThu, Aug 28, 2025, 1:00 AMNegative

The U.K. Tried to Clamp Down on Migration—and Wound Up With an Unprecedented Wave

The U.K.'s new visa program, intended to reduce skilled worker migration, has led to an unexpected surge in arrivals. This situation has reignited the political career of populist Nigel Farage.

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The U.K.'s new visa program, intended to reduce skilled worker migration, has led to an unexpected surge in arrivals. This situation has reignited the political career of populist Nigel Farage.
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