Half of London's social housing occupied by people born overseas
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A Telegraph analysis reveals that foreign-born heads of households in London cost Britain about £3.6 billion annually in discounted rent. Nearly half - 48 per cent, is occupied by foreign-born heads of household, data from the 2021 census shows. This is well over the national average of 19 per cent. They enjoy rent discounts averaging £11,600 per year compared to private rents.

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