00:02The Home Secretary is expected to set out plans to tighten asylum support rules.
00:08Under proposals from Shabana Mahmood, asylum seekers who commit crimes or work illegally
00:13could lose government accommodation and payments.
00:17Ministers say support should focus on people who genuinely need it.
00:22The Home Office says the changes could begin in June.
00:25Critics warn the plans risk pushing more people into homelessness.
00:30The Refugee Council says faster asylum decisions would cut costs more effectively.
00:36More than 107,000 people currently receive taxpayer-funded asylum support while claims are considered.
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