Migration: How many people come to work and study in the UK?

Here's a 167-word summary of the news article: The UK has seen a decline in the number of visas issued for work, study, and family reunification purposes. Data from the Home Office shows that in the year ending March 2022, 1.1 million visas were granted, a 29% decrease compared to the previous year. The drop was most significant for study visas, which fell by 35%. Work visas also decreased by 10%, with a particular decline in skilled worker visas. Family-related visas, however, increased by 27%, driven by the Ukraine Family Scheme and the Hong Kong British National (Overseas) visa. The changing patterns in UK immigration reflect the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as policy changes such as the end of free movement for EU citizens post-Brexit. While the overall trend shows a decline in visas, the data highlights the nuanced nature of UK migration, with some categories seeing increases while others experience a downward trend.