also this lunchtime. lower energy bills for many households after the regulator brings in a new price cap. the chief constable of police scotland the uk s second biggest force admits it is institutionally racist and sexist. and by public demand, a fitting farewell for an raf hero who fought in the second world war. and coming up in the sport later in the hour on bbc news: history for brighton, their highest finish in the premier league and a first european campaign to look forward to next season. good afternoon. net migration to the uk has hit a record high, despite the government s promise to reduce it. the office for national statistics say that last year 606,000 more people moved to the united kingdom than left it. that s up around 118,000 on the previous year s figure. the rise is driven by people from outside the eu, including ukraine and hong kong. the prime minister says the figures are too high labour claim they show the government has lost control of immigratio
that s up around 118,000 on the previous year s figure. the rise is driven by people from outside the eu, including ukraine and hong kong. the prime minister says the figures are too high labour claim they show the government has lost control of immigration. here s our political correspondentjonathan blake. immigration. a potent political issue. and the record high of people coming to the uk, compared to those leaving, has prompted new debate about how much migration britain needs and wants. about how much migration britain needs and wants. ., needs and wants. good morning, prime minister. needs and wants. good morning, prime minister- rishi needs and wants. good morning, prime minister. rishi sunak needs and wants. good morning, prime minister. rishi sunak has needs and wants. good morning, prime minister. rishi sunak has said - needs and wants. good morning, prime minister. rishi sunak has said he - minister. rishi sunak has said he wants to bring minister. rishi sunak has