Claim: Every 'illegal immigrant' is given a prepaid Aspen card that is loaded with £175 each week, as well as three free meals per day.
Fact-check: 'Illegal immigrants' do not get £175 every week on a prepaid card - Full Fact
Verdict: incorrect. destitute asylum seekers whose accommodation includes meals are eligible for £8.86 a week, which comes on a prepaid aspen card. if they're placed in accommodation without free meals, they have a weekly allowance of £49.19. there are some small additional amounts available for young children and pregnant women.
Organisation: Full Fact
Author: Evie Townend
Date published: 2024-10-30T00:00:00