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Who is getting local authority housing in London? Are some London councils telling the full story?
Summary 1. The English Housing Survey estimates that around 20% of all social housing stock in London is occupied by foreign nationals[1]. 2. To examine the current impact of immigration it is necessary to look at who is being allocated social housing properties when they become available i.e. new lets[2].
Comparison of UK Benefits with those of the EU14
Summary 1. In-work benefits for the low paid are generous in the UK compared to other countries in the EU15 and may act as a much stronger pull factor towards Britain than to other member states. This paper finds that the UK is the fourth most generous country of the
MW283 : The impact of an amnesty on London | Migration Watch UK
Summary 1. The huge illegal workforce in London is a major impediment to young Londoners getting into work. It must be tackled, mainly by firm action against unscrupulous employers and landlords, as a vital part of any strategy to deal with youth unemployment. The role of illegal immigration 2. Illegal
MW282 : Access to the NHS – Who Should Be Entitled? | Migration Watch UK
Introduction 1. The question of access to the NHS has long given difficulty. Some believe that free treatment at the point of need should apply to anyone in the UK. Others believe that it should be strictly confined to those who, through their taxes, pay for it. There are also
MW280 : Making the Immigration System work for Start-up Companies | Migration Watch UK
Introduction 1. Recruiting a non-EU worker can be lengthy and cumbersome for a small start-up business. This note explains the process and suggests improvements. Tier 2 2. Tier 2 of the Points Based System allows employers to bring in a worker from outside the EU when an employer has been
International Students: The Brightest and the Best?
Summary 1. Students are by far the largest category of migrant to the UK. Non-EU students have roughly trebled in the past ten years, especially following the introduction of the Points Based System in 2008. Genuine students are of economic value to the UK – they are an asset to
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