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New Asylum Rules and Hollywood Director Sentenced

Updated 2026-06-29 21:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

The UK is implementing new asylum rules that allow for cost recovery from adults who have received support. A Hollywood director has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison for defrauding Netflix.

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He was accused of using money for a Netflix show on lavish purchases like Rolls Royces and Ferraris.
2026-06-29 20:41 UTC
BBC News
Ministers will be given powers to recover costs from adults who have received asylum support under new laws.
2026-06-29 21:31 UTC
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