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UK asylum seekers face £10,000 bill for living expenses
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June 30, 2026
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3:30Now PlayingAsylum seekers in the UK will be made to pay up to £10,000 towards the cost of their accommodation once they start earning.
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Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said they must pay off the full amount before they can be eligible for settled status.
Eligible adults will likely pay off an amount each month above a set threshold, similar to a student loan.
Migrants need settled status, or indefinite leave to remain, to be able to permanently live, work, and study in the UK.
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