The home secretary has lost a High Court battle over the financial support given to the poorest asylum seekers while their claims are being processed.
A coalition led by Refugee Action said it was unacceptable that the amount of money - about ?36 a week for a single adult - had been frozen since 2011.
The court agreed, ruling that Theresa May had not acted "rationally".
The Home Office said it was "disappointed" at the decision and was considering launching an appeal.
The court ordered Mrs May to reach a new decision on the level of support by 9 August.
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Sorry but Theresa May loses more cases than British Airways. Does she not know the meaning of the words "preparing for a court case" ffs? Must have cost millions over the last few years the way her department seem to lose each time and have to appeal. They should get new lawyers....
A coalition led by Refugee Action said it was unacceptable that the amount of money - about ?36 a week for a single adult - had been frozen since 2011.
The court agreed, ruling that Theresa May had not acted "rationally".
The Home Office said it was "disappointed" at the decision and was considering launching an appeal.
The court ordered Mrs May to reach a new decision on the level of support by 9 August.
A Home Office spokesman said: "We are disappointed with the court's judgement. We are looking at all options, including appealing."
Sorry but Theresa May loses more cases than British Airways. Does she not know the meaning of the words "preparing for a court case" ffs? Must have cost millions over the last few years the way her department seem to lose each time and have to appeal. They should get new lawyers....
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