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UK asylum seekers could have to pay government $13K before applying for settlement

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UK asylum seekers could have to pay government $13K before applying for settlement
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People granted asylum in Britain could have to repay the government about £10,000, roughly more than $13,000, for accommodation and basic living support before they can become eligible to apply for settlement, officials announced on Monday.This comes as immigration has become one of the most important issues in British politics, consistently ranking among voters' top concerns in polling.Under the proposed rules, the government says repayments would be means-tested and limited to adults above an

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