EU migrants Contribute More Taxes than Native UK Born Residents

EU migrants Contribute More Taxes than Native UK Born Residents

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The video discusses the role of EU immigrants in the UK, highlighting their contributions to the economy and the challenges they face. It presents a study showing that immigrants claim fewer benefits than UK-born citizens and contribute significantly to the public purse. The video also explores the demand for high-skilled immigrants in London's financial and tech sectors. Despite economic benefits, political and social challenges persist, with skepticism among voters and pressures on local services.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the initial challenges faced by EU immigrants in the UK?

Cultural integration

Learning the language

Accessing child benefits

Finding housing

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the study, what percentage of UK-born people are likely to claim benefits?

60%

50%

40%

23%

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much positive contribution have EU immigrants made to the UK public purse since 1995?

£10 billion

£591 billion

£4.4 billion

£118 billion

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sector in the UK is particularly in need of high-skilled immigrants?

Financial services

Retail

Agriculture

Manufacturing

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a political challenge mentioned in relation to immigration?

Balancing immigration benefits with local community pressures

Increasing the number of immigrants

Reducing taxes for immigrants

Improving language training for immigrants