People granted asylum in the UK face having to pay back around £10,000 towards the cost of their accommodation and support once they start earning, under government plans.
The new measures, which are part of the Immigration and Asylum Bill, are aimed at recovering costs from all adults with sufficient funds.
Asylum seekers who have the right to work in the UK will have to pay the flat-rate fee before they are eligible to settle permanently.
Those whose claims have been rejected and leave the country will have to repay the costs before they can return to the UK.
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