General · 5 March 2026
UK May Pay Migrant Families Up to £40,000 to Leave the Country
The UK government is reportedly planning a pilot scheme offering failed asylum-seeker families up to £40,000 to voluntarily leave Britain. Inspired by a similar policy used in Denmark, the initiative aims to reduce the cost of housing migrants, particularly those staying in hotels while awaiting deportation. Officials argue the payments could save taxpayers millions, as accommodating a single family can cost far more. Families accepting the offer quickly would receive financial support to return to a designated safe country.
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