Home Office seeks to appeal against court ruling on asylum hotel

The High Court has rejected the Home Office's attempt to intervene in a case involving an asylum hotel in Epping. The Home Office sought to appeal against a court ruling that required it to provide more information about the hotel and the accommodation conditions for asylum seekers. The court's decision means that the Home Office must now comply with the original ruling, which ordered the department to disclose details about the Epping hotel, including the number of residents, the services provided, and any relevant risk assessments. The case was brought by a group of asylum seekers who had been placed in the hotel. The Home Office has stated that it is considering its options, including the possibility of appealing the decision. The case highlights the ongoing debate around the government's use of hotels to house asylum seekers and the concerns raised about the living conditions and support provided in such facilities.