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The amount asylum seekers and their children receive in state support is to be cut by the government.

There will be a payment of £36.95 per week for each asylum seeker, whether they are adults or children.

A single parent with one child will get £73.90, compared to £96.90 now.

A single parent with two children will receive £110.85, compared to £149.86.

A couple with two children will receive £147.80. They currently receive £178.44.

The changes will take effect from 10 August.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-33547767