UK to Speed Up Asylum Appeals as Migrant Hotels Protests Flare

The UK government plans to reform the asylum appeals process to expedite the deportation of rejected applicants. This move comes amid nationwide protests over the housing of migrants in hotels. The protests have flared up as the number of asylum seekers arriving in the UK continues to rise. The government's proposed changes aim to streamline the appeals process, allowing for quicker decisions and, consequently, faster deportations. This is part of the government's efforts to address the growing backlog of asylum cases and the ongoing public concerns over the use of hotels to accommodate migrants. The reforms are seen as a response to the protests, which have seen local residents and anti-immigration groups voice their opposition to the placement of asylum seekers in their communities. The government hopes that the accelerated appeals process will help alleviate the public's concerns and manage the influx of migrants more effectively.