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<p>The cash allowance provided to asylum seekers who would otherwise be destitute
to enable them to meet their essential living needs is reviewed each year, using a
methodology that was established in 2015 and which the courts have agreed is a rational
approach. The annual review takes account of inflation since the previous review.</p><p>
</p><p>Following the most recent review, the allowance was raised from £36.95 per
week to £37.75 per week, with the change implemented from the week beginning 5 February
2018.</p><p> </p><p>A report setting out the full detail of the review and how inflation
was considered can be found at:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/report-on-review-of-cash-allowance-paid-to-asylum-seekers"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/report-on-review-of-cash-allowance-paid-to-asylum-seekers</a></p>
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