In 2021, thehomeofficespentnearly a billionpoundssupportingAfghansandotherpeoplewhocrossedthechannelinsmallboats, allofwhichcamefromtheforeignaidbudget.
In a statement, theysaidacrossgovernment, therearesignificantpressuresontheNorth 0.5% od a budgetduetothecostsofacceptingrefugeesfromAfghanistanandUkraine, aswellaswidermigrationchallenges.