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Asylum Seekers Turn to Delivery Apps Amid Struggles

5/5/2025

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In the UK, asylum seekers are lured by job prospects, often resorting to illegal courier work to settle debts from their perilous journeys. Battling mental health issues stemming from financial strain and uncertain immigration status, they turn to delivery apps, striving to provide for families abroad while navigating life in temporary housing.

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Story summary

In the UK, asylum seekers are lured by job prospects, often resorting to illegal courier work to settle debts from their perilous journeys. Battling mental health issues stemming from financial strain and uncertain immigration status, they turn to delivery apps, striving to provide for families abroad while navigating life in temporary housing.