Net migration is predicted to drop significantly in 2025 after a dramatic surge over the past four years, easing the housing crunch slightly.

The US vice-president is expected to stay in the outskirts of Kilmarnock during the private visit with his family.

Vice President JD Vance touted the strength of the U.S. military at Fairford military base in the U.K. as the Trump administration gears up for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.