UK to ask some asylum seekers to repay support costs

Britain will require some asylum seekers to repay costs for their accommodation and support. This measure is part of a new bill aimed at recouping government expenses. The government can demand repayment from adults deemed financially capable, with an estimated cost of around £10,000 per person. This initiative is presented as a shared responsibility alongside government support. Ukrainian refugees in the UK are generally not affected as they are primarily on different visa schemes, not the standard asylum process targeted by this bill.