UK's asylum hotel bill down 30%, government says
The UK government has reported a 30% decrease in the cost of providing hotel accommodation for asylum seekers. According to the Home Office's annual accounts, £2.1 billion was spent on hotel accommodation in the year leading up to March 2025. The reduction in costs is attributed to the government's efforts to move asylum seekers out of hotels and into alternative accommodation options. This includes the use of former military sites and other properties to house the growing number of asylum applicants. The government's aim is to reduce the reliance on expensive hotel accommodation and provide more stable and suitable living arrangements for those seeking asylum in the UK. The decrease in hotel costs is seen as a positive step, though the overall challenge of managing the asylum system remains a significant concern for the government.
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