Immigration

Fact checks, commentary and analysis about immigration, asylum and migration

11 June 2012

Immigration

Are migrants less likely than UK nationals to claim benefits?

Following the announcement of controversial Government proposals on family migration laws, one columnist claims that those born abroad are in fact less likely to be claiming benefits as those born here. Is he right? Read

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