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Originally Posted by Carth
Makes you wonder then, how the immigrant workers can survive on the same low wages?
Is it down to the Government paying them benefits to supplement their low income . . something which many of the 'local' workers wouldn't be eligible for?
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Nope. It is down to them being prepared to live like sardines, or the companies employing them providing accommodation.
A lot of rented housing excludes those on any benefits, often as part of the mortgage/insurance provision. The pay is often high enough to fall outside benefit provision anyway. A single person cannot claim as much as people assume. Full time minimum wage over 25 (37 hour week) is just over £15,000 PA. Enough to rent or share a room, never enough to buy.