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Serco's Controversial Plan: Taxpayer-Funded Housing for Migrants

4/28/2025

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Serco, a contractor for the UK Home Office, has unveiled a controversial list of 120 local authorities where taxpayers could foot the bill for housing Channel crossing migrants. This initiative spans towns in the North West, Midlands, and East of England, as Serco entices landlords with five-year guaranteed rent deals, even amid procurement closures in the North West.

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Serco, a contractor for the UK Home Office, has unveiled a controversial list of 120 local authorities where taxpayers could foot the bill for housing Channel crossing migrants. This initiative spans towns in the North West, Midlands, and East of England, as Serco entices landlords with five-year guaranteed rent deals, even amid procurement closures in the North West.