UK high in survey of immigrants

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A report by the British Council analysed integration of migrants in the 25 EU states, plus Norway and Switzerland. Canada was also studied.

It found the UK was ranked joint fifth for the most favourable policies for allowing foreigners long-term residence.

The UK was also ranked joint fifth for policies allowing immigrants to take on nationality.

But Britain was nearer the bottom of the Migrant Integration Policy Index for allowing the right to vote and take part in democracy (15th place), and for allowing immigrants to work or be reunited with family members (12th place).

It said previous research showed there were 3.4 million people in the UK who were born outside the EU, or about one in 18 of the population.

In the British Council research, the UK came ninth overall for ease of integration of immigrants, with Sweden coming first.

British Council chief executive Martin Davidson said: "Migration is one of the key issues facing Europe along with complex questions of identity, religious expression in largely secular societies and fears arising from terrorism and war.

"It is our hope that this transparent and accessible account of Europe's integration policies will trigger wider discussion, greater understanding and effective action."

The research looked at more than 130 policy indicators to build a picture of migrants' opportunities in each of the 28 countries.