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London's Housing Crisis: Migrants Cost Taxpayers £3.6 Billion

6/12/2025

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Nearly half of London's social housing is filled with migrant families, leading to a staggering £3.6 billion loss in rent for the UK each year. As the government aims to terminate the migrant hotel scheme, fears grow that the housing crisis will deepen. Critics highlight the financial strain on taxpayers, estimating a cost of £150,000 per low-skilled migrant by retirement, alongside rising national security worries.

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Nearly half of London's social housing is filled with migrant families, leading to a staggering £3.6 billion loss in rent for the UK each year. As the government aims to terminate the migrant hotel scheme, fears grow that the housing crisis will deepen. Critics highlight the financial strain on taxpayers, estimating a cost of £150,000 per low-skilled migrant by retirement, alongside rising national security worries.