"Shabana Mahmood is expected to announce changes to Britain's asylum system on Monday in an attempt to quell rising fears about immigration. The home secretary plans to amend laws that guarantee housing and financial support to asylum seekers who would otherwise be destitute. The government said assistance will become discretionary, meaning it will be able to deny help to those who can work or have assets."
"Mahmood has pitched the package of proposals as the most sweeping reforms to tackle illegal migration in modern times, designed to restore control and fairness to the system. She added: This country has a proud tradition of welcoming those fleeing danger, but our generosity is drawing illegal migrants across the Channel. The pace and scale of migration is placing immense pressure on communities."
"However, the majority of asylum seekers currently receiving support are unlikely to be affected. Government sources said rules that mean most asylum seekers are not allowed to have jobs will not change. There are about 100,000 people in receipt of asylum support in the UK, the vast majority of whom are accommodated by the state. About a third remain in hotels, although Labour has pledged to end this practice by 2029."
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood plans legal changes to make housing and financial support for asylum seekers discretionary so the government can deny help to those able to work or with assets. The proposals are presented as sweeping reforms to curb illegal migration, restore control and protect communities. Most asylum seekers currently receiving support are expected to remain unaffected and existing rules preventing most from working will stay in place. Around 100,000 people receive asylum support, about a third remain in hotels, roughly 8,500 have the right to work, and about 19,000 have waited over 12 months for decisions. The government did not specify projected savings, and rule-breakers could be excluded from assistance.
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