The British government says it will launch the largest overhaul of asylum seeker policy in modern times, drawing inspiration from Denmark's approach, which is one of the toughest in Europe.

The Labour government has been hardening its immigration policies, as it seeks to stem the surging popularity of the populist Reform UK party, which has driven the immigration agenda.

Measures targeting illegal migrants

The Home Office says the measures are designed to make Britain less attractive to illegal migrants and make it easier to remove them.

As part of the changes, the statutory duty to provide support to certain asylum seekers, including housing and weekly allowances, will be revoked, the Home Office said in a statement.

The department, led by Shabana Mahmood, said the measures would app

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