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Verdict: False. The government spent approximately £4 billion on asylum support in 2024/25, equivalent to about £105 per taxpayer.

Asylum seeker benefits cost the UK £60 million per year, equivalent to £2 per year per taxpayer.

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  • Full FactFalse. The government spent approximately £4 billion on asylum support in 2024/25, equivalent to about £105 per taxpayer.

    2026-02-16

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