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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
World
David Unyime Nkanta

New Clothes, PlayStations, Hair Extensions, and More: Perks Enjoyed by Migrants Who Entered the UK Illegally

The UK's asylum system is once again under the spotlight after new figures revealed councils have spent millions on goods and services for migrants who arrived via illegal routes, including PlayStations, football match tickets, and new clothing.

The spending, funded through government grants, has ignited a national row over what critics say is a 'perks culture' that risks encouraging more Channel crossings.

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