The Asylum Support (Amendment) Regulations 2023

This instrument amends the Asylum Support Regulations 2000 (S.I. 2000/704) in the following ways. First, it increases the weekly cash payment made by the Secretary of State in respect of essential living needs of persons to whom the Secretary of State has decided to provide asylum support from £40.85 to £49.18. Secondly, it increases the additional weekly support for pregnant women and young children from £3.00 to £5.25 and for babies under 1 year old from £5.00 to £9.50. Thirdly, it extends the eligibility for additional weekly payments for young children to children aged 3 years old.