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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Asylum Seekers Could Be Asked To Repay £10,000 Under New Bill
Caption: Asylum Seekers Could Be Asked To Repay £10,000 Under New Bill. People granted asylum in the UK could be required to repay around 10,000 pounds towards the cost of their accommodation and support under new government plans. The proposal forms part of the Immigration and Asylum Bill and would apply to adults who are earning enough to contribute. Under the plans, asylum seekers with the right to work would have to repay the flat-rate amount before becoming eligible for permanent settlement. Those whose asylum claims are rejected and who later want to return to the UK would also be expected to repay the costs first. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said the measures would show that while asylum support is a right, it also comes with responsibilities. The government has not yet confirmed the income threshold at which repayments would begin. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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