Those over 55 years old were overwhelmingly in favour of limits on migration to the UK, with 72 per cent backing the idea, despite a recent Foreign Affairs Committee report advising the government that strict border controls drive vulnerable migrants into the hands of smugglers. Read more Men more likely than women to divorce for infidelity, research claims In contrast, 56 per cent of 16 to 34 year olds believed the UK has a duty to welcome those from less fortunate circumstances into the country, with a further 53 per cent also adding that migrants should have access to the NHS. Surprisingly, it was older individuals who also expressed the most concern about climate change, with more of those aged 55+ saying they felt a “significant” responsibility to protect the planet for generations to come. Young people were far more likely to buy fast fashion and single use items, although they were also more likely to follow a plant-based diet. The full results from the BBC’s study can be found here.