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Economics Snapshot - EU Migrants in the UK Labour Market

Sunday, July 26, 2009
by Geoff Riley

Migrants from EU Accession Countries

2004-08

Average age 26.5
*1/3rd have been in higher education
*90% employment rate whilst in the UK
*Hourly wage of £6.80 compared to UK average of £11.90
*12% claimed benefits or tax credits
*6.5% lived in social housing

Source: Centre for Research and Analysis of Migration at UCL

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