But experts at Oxford University's Migration Observatory said that Thursday's figures showed the government would have to cut non-EU migration by 70% to meet its target, unless fewer Europeans arrived and more people left.

BBC: Net migration to UK in 2010 at record high

This means even deeper cuts to non-EU net-migration are necessary to reach the target of the tens of thousands.

BBC: Net migration to UK in 2010 at record high

"This database will be fine-tuned by the government and local prosecution services to determine in which cases the non-localisation is related to crime, as well as cases of migration, re-location for family reasons, natural disasters or others, " she said.

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In addition, by partnering with the King Baudouin Foundation in organizing a civil society day, Belgium has underscored the crucial role played by non-State actors in the dynamic of migration and development.

UN: Secretary-General

Globalization which facilitates communication and transportation has also influenced migration and interaction between migrants and non-migrants within and across national borders.

UNESCO: THEMES