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Government increases funding for child asylum seekers

The boost to rates to support care leavers has long been lobbied for by local government.

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By Martin Ford | 09 June 2020

The Home Office has announced an increase in funding for councils supporting unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (UASC).

The Government will provide £240 per person per week for UASC care leavers, up from £150 to £200.

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