Asylum seekers to pay back taxpayer-funded support and accommodation – but only if they can afford it

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Asylum seekers to pay back taxpayer-funded support and accommodation – but only if they can afford it

Asylum seekers will be forced to pay back the cost of support and accommodation but only if they can afford it. The Immigration and Asylum Bill aims to recover costs from adults who have received asylum support, such as subsistence or accommodation, provided they have access to sufficient funds. According to Labour, the payment will take the form of a flat-rate charge, with eligible adults paying off an amount each…