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"Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced a ban on asylum seekers using taxis for most medical journeys. Under the new rules, taxi use for medical travel will be restricted to exceptional, evidence-based cases, including physical disability, pregnancy, or serious illness. Such journeys will now require direct Home Office approval. This policy change follows a recent BBC investigation that revealed "widespread" taxi use by asylum seekers, prompting a Home Office review of transport arrangements."
The Independent covers reproductive rights, climate change and Big Tech, produces documentaries such as 'The A Word' about American women fighting for reproductive rights, and sends journalists to developing stories. Donations enable continued on-the-ground reporting and allow journalists to present both sides of complex stories. The outlet presents reporting without paywalls and relies on support from readers who can afford to fund quality journalism. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced a ban on asylum seekers using taxis for most medical journeys. Taxi travel for medical appointments will be restricted to exceptional, evidence-based cases—physical disability, pregnancy or serious illness—and will require direct Home Office approval, with providers ordered to end taxi use from February and explore alternatives such as public transport to reduce costs.
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