UK's asylum repayment plan garners criticism

Plans announced by the United Kingdom's Home Office to make people granted asylum in the country pay back around 10,000 pounds ($13,233) toward their costs once they start earning have drawn an angry backlash. The measures are part of the new Immigration and Asylum Bill, and will require those given permission to stay to repay costs before they become eligible for permanent settlement. Last year, around 4 billion pounds was spent on supporting asylum seekers and Home Secretary...