Europe·Source-based summary

Applicants for UK citizenship charged morethan five times the admin cost

Fee of £1,709 compares with an estimated administrative cost of just £324, according to Home Office data

This is a source-based summary, not original reporting by Ebenezer journalists. Source: The Guardian · Original byline: Rajeev Syal Home affairs editor. Ebenezer published 10 Sept 2026, 06:00 am. Editorial policy.

United Kingdom — Rajeev Syal Home affairs editor