Paying failed asylum seekers to leave is value for money, says Mahmood

Published: 11/20/2025
Paying failed asylum seekers to leave is value for money, says Mahmood
UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood suggests paying failed asylum seekers to leave voluntarily is cost-effective for taxpayers. Mahmood is open to increasing cash incentives for migrants to depart the UK, arguing it's more economical than supporting them in the country. The proposal, part of a broader asylum system overhaul, also includes plans to deport families, a move criticized by some Labour MPs and peers.