Asylum-seekers' 3p-a-week increase is an insult, say campaigners
by Jamie Grierson Home affairs correspondent from on (#59QMS)
Support payment for people waiting decision on asylum application rises to 5.66 a day
An increase of 3p a week in cash support for asylum seekers has been branded a cold-hearted insult by humanitarian charities.
The support payment for asylum seekers is to be increased from the current weekly rate of 39.60 to 39.63 following a review by the Home Office, charities have been informed. This equates to around 5.66 a day.
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