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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
World
Vinay Patel

Britain Dubbed 'Illegal Immigrant Capital Of Europe' As Oxford Study Finds 1 In 100 Residents Are Undocumented

Britain's asylum seeker population has reached a staggering 745,000, making it the European leader in this regard. This represents 1% of the population and has ignited discussions about immigration policies and public opinion. (Credit: Twitter / Alex Armstrong @alexharmstrong)

Britain has been dubbed the "Illegal Immigrant Capital of Europe" following a revealing Oxford University study, which found that one in 100 residents in the country are undocumented, a figure that has raised concerns among officials. The study estimates that Britain hosts around 745,000 illegal migrants, surpassing every other country in Europe and more than doubling the number of asylum seekers in France.

Britain's Rising Asylum Seeker Crisis

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