Refugees will be told to repay around £10,000 under new asylum rules
Summary
The UK government will require people granted asylum to repay about £10,000 for the costs of their accommodation and support once they start earning money. These rules will be part of a new Immigration and Asylum Bill to be presented to Parliament.Key Facts
- Refugees and those with indefinite leave to remain must repay around £10,000 for asylum support costs.
- Repayment will begin only after individuals earn a certain, yet-to-be-confirmed income level.
- The Home Secretary can adjust fees and repayment rules to keep them fair and avoid causing poverty.
- Around £4 billion was spent on asylum seeker support in the UK last year.
- The average nightly housing cost is £23.25 for public accommodation and £144 for hotels.
- Critics say the plan could hurt refugees since many cannot work while their claims are processed.
- Data shows only a minority of refugees earn enough to repay £10,000 under the proposed scheme.
- The government hopes the bill will create a fair asylum system and reduce illegal migration.
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