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Cameron visits staff at British supermarket chain (Photo: gov.uk)

EU to 'scrutinise' Cameron's migrant benefits plan

The British government announced on Tuesday (29 July) it will tighten benefits for unemployed migrants from the EU in plans the European Commission has said it will examine closely.

Under the proposals, London is to reduce to three months - down from six months - the time EU migrants without realistic job prospects can claim welfare.

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