UK government set to make support for asylum seekers ‘discretionary’

<p>Home secretary expected to change system to deny help to those who can work or who have assets</p><p>Shabana Mahmood is expected to announce changes to Britain’s asylum system on Monday in an attempt to quell rising fears about immigration.</p><p>The home secretary plans to amend laws that guarantee housing and financial support to asylum seekers who would otherwise be destitute.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/nov/15/uk-government-set-to-make-support-for-asylum-seekers-discretionary">Continue reading...</a>