esther mcvey gb news presenter alex armstrong and journalist jonathan lees.h, and why is this roly poly rapper in the news? >> i can fit in this car. >> not believe. >> not believe. >> me, you can't. yes i can. believe me. so i'm sorry. >> get ready britain. here we go. it's time to sack home office staff. next. >> very good evening to you from the newsroom. it is just after 9:00. the top story tonight. the uk's population is set to soar by nearly 5 million people over the next decade, driven almost entirely by net migration, according to new figures from the office for national statistics. that means that by the middle of 2032, the uk population will hit 72.5 million, sparking concerns over pressure on resources and services. campaigners are also sounding the alarm over social care, with the number of over 85 set to double to 3.3 million by 2047. that's as the sector is already struggling to meet current demand. the conservatives are calling for a legal cap on visas, but downing street has rejected that idea, insisting their own policies will tackle the issu