People granted asylum in the UK will be required to pay back around £10,000 towards the cost of their accommodation and support once they start earning, the government has announced, BBC reports.

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said the changes would demonstrate "asylum support is a right, but it is also a responsibility."

She added: "Once people can contribute and repay the generosity of the British people, we expect them to do so."

Accordingly, adults who have sufficient funds will be asked to pay off the sum over time under new rules included in the upcoming Immigration and Asylum Bill, which will be put before Parliament on Tuesday.

It will apply to asylum seekers who have the right to work in the UK, and must be paid off before they can become eligible to settle in the UK permanently.

The Home Office has not determined how much they would need to earn before making monthly installments.

The home secretary would have the power to adjust the charge and the repayment thresholds in the future.