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UK Refugee Benefits Claims Surge 33% Amid Migration Crisis

5/2/2025

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In 2024, refugee households in the UK saw a staggering 33% rise in benefits claims, reaching £1.1 billion, up from £828 million the previous year. This surge, driven by a wave of asylum seekers gaining refugee status, intensifies the spotlight on Sir Keir Starmer as he prepares to unveil a migration crackdown.

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In 2024, refugee households in the UK saw a staggering 33% rise in benefits claims, reaching £1.1 billion, up from £828 million the previous year. This surge, driven by a wave of asylum seekers gaining refugee status, intensifies the spotlight on Sir Keir Starmer as he prepares to unveil a migration crackdown.