Migrant crisis: Taxpayers spend £744million on asylum seekers' social care under Keir Starmer's Labour
Taxpayers spent £744m on asylum seekers' care in 2024‑25, up from £299m in 2019‑20.
In the UK, taxpayers spent a staggering £744 million on social care for asylum seekers during the 2024‑25 fiscal year, up from £299 million in 2019‑20, according to data released on GB News on 1 Feb 2026. The rise reflects a surge in asylum applications and the cost of accommodating newcomers across the country. Under Labour leader Keir Starmer’s government, the Ministry of Welfare allocated funds to cover accommodation, health, education and support services for newly arrived claimants. The 245 percent increase in real expenditure underscores the growing financial burden on public resources. Analysts warn that continued inflation and higher arrival rates could strain future budgets if migration pressures persist.
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