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Radio 4,21 May 2026,45 mins

Net migration halves in a year

World at One

Available for 29 days

But have the public noticed? We'll assess the figures and explore the gap between perception and reality. Also on the programme, files related to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's appointment as trade envoy have been released. The documents highlight the role of the Queen and shows "no evidence" of a formal vetting process. We'll speak to a former Cabinet Secretary, Lord Turnbull. And, are those born in the sixties the luckiest generation ever to have lived? We had a huge response from listeners Evan and Sarah figure it the answer out in their weekly chat.

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