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UK Faces £1 Billion Monthly Bill for Migrant Benefits

5/31/2025

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The UK government is pouring over £1 billion each month into benefits for households with foreign nationals, driven by a surge in asylum seekers. Angela Rayner demands cuts to these migrant benefits, while Sir Keir Starmer advocates for broader eligibility for indefinite leave to remain. Critics warn that this welfare spending amid rising migration is becoming untenable.

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The UK government is pouring over £1 billion each month into benefits for households with foreign nationals, driven by a surge in asylum seekers. Angela Rayner demands cuts to these migrant benefits, while Sir Keir Starmer advocates for broader eligibility for indefinite leave to remain. Critics warn that this welfare spending amid rising migration is becoming untenable.