Should asylum seekers be 'expected' to contribute towards costs once they start earning?
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The Home Secretary has announced a new policy where asylum seekers will be made to pay up to £10,000 towards the cost of their accommodation and support, once they start earning. The new plan requires them to pay off the full amount before they can be considered for settled status. Eligible adults will likely pay off an amount each month above a set threshold – similar to a student loan. Migrants need settled status, or Indefinite Leave to Remain, to be able to permanently live, work, and study in the UK. Political Commentator Jovan Owusu-Nepaul and Amnesty International UK's Steve Valdez-Symonds join Kate Garraway and Ed Balls to discuss. Broadcast on 30/06/2026 Stream Good Morning Britain live, every weekday from 6am on the ITVX 📲 http://daytimelink.itv.com/WatchGMBYT Subscribe now for more! http://bit.ly/1NbomQa Like, follow and subscribe to Good Morning Britain! The Good Morning Britain YouTube channel delivers you the news that you’re waking up to in the morning. From ex
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