UK currently offers payments of up to £3,000, but Mahmood insists increase will represent ‘value for money’ Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email Email * SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice Shabana Mahmood said she is considering “a big increase” in payments for migrants to return