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Berlin plans to allocate nearly £34million for people willing to take part in the StartHilfe Plus programme was launched this week by the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) in cooperation with the International Organization for Migration (IOM).

Under the scheme, any participant over 12-years-old will receive a £1,000 payment if they withdraw their application for asylum.

Rejected asylum-seekers who decide not to appeal the decision in court will get a £688 hand-out.

Families of more than four people will receive an extra £430 on top of the initial amount for each member. Children under 12 will also be entitled to an increased amount.