Families of failed asylum seekers will be offered up to £40,000 to leave the UK under a trial scheme announced by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood.

Mahmood said the government would seek to forcibly remove failed asylum seekers if they do not accept “incentive payments” of up to £10,000 per person, capped at four per family, within seven days.

The scheme is expected to target about 150 families living in taxpayer-funded accommodation, and the Home Office estimates it could save £20m if successful.

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    2 months ago

    I know logic suggests that this is cheaper than following the legal process to remove someone, but fuck me is this a brain dead idea. Its as if they want Reform to get in