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One Million Undocumented Workers Impact UK Wages, Housing

9/1/2025

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Richard Tice of Reform UK estimates up to one million undocumented workers in the UK affect wages and housing.
Official estimates vary, ranging from 310,000 to 900,000 undocumented workers.
Research indicates immigration has a minor overall impact on wages, influenced by education levels.
Limited studies hinder the ability to determine the specific effects of undocumented migrants on wages and housing.

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Story summary

Richard Tice of Reform UK estimates up to one million undocumented workers in the UK affect wages and housing.
Official estimates vary, ranging from 310,000 to 900,000 undocumented workers.
Research indicates immigration has a minor overall impact on wages, influenced by education levels.
Limited studies hinder the ability to determine the specific effects of undocumented migrants on wages and housing.