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A record 6,618 US citizens applied for British citizenship or indefinite leave to remain in the UK in the year leading up to March 2025, the highest number since 2004. This surge, particularly high in early 2025, follows a polarized political climate in the US under Donald Trump's second term. While some attribute the increase to political concerns, many applications are due to family or spousal links. Despite this, the UK government, under Labour, aims to reduce overall immigration.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.