You are seeking asylum in the UK and receive a weekly government allowance of £37.75, around £5 a day, while your asylum claim is assessed. You are not permitted to work and this sum must cover all of your food, clothing, household, travel, phone and personal needs.
Will this allow you to survive for four weeks?
Scenarios based on the real experiences of Freedom from Torture clients.
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