Mate i don't know all the ins and outs of benefits, lest of all immigrants benefits...
But.... id bet my left nut that these lads travelling thousands of miles, crossing the Channel on a dinghy and spending all of their savings for the privilege, aren't doing it to come here for no reward... some may well go into full time work, pay the sane taxes as the rest of us, legitimately rent or buy a place, pay all the bills off there work earnings, integrate into the local community and be an asset to that community and the UK in general...but... I reckon a lot more will be making money other wa