UK Home Office announced that asylum seekers who are able to pay will be required to repay a flat‑rate contribution toward the cost of their accommodation and support. The Immigration and Asylum Bill, introduced today, gives the Home Office authority to recover costs from adults who have received asylum support, such as subsistence or accommodation, if they have sufficient funds. Payments will be a flat‑rate charge, with eligible adults paying a set amount each month above a threshold. Direct payments to the Home Office will be the main method, with other options via tax and benefits systems also being considered. Migrants must clear the full amount before becoming eligible for settlement, and those who leave the UK must continue to pay if they wish to return. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said the government has already reduced asylum costs by £1 billion and will cut the use of asylum hotels.
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