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Asylum Costs Surge to £15.3 Billion, Hotel Stays Soar

5/7/2025

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Asylum accommodation costs in the UK have skyrocketed to £15.3 billion over the past decade, far exceeding initial projections. The National Audit Office reveals that a staggering 76% of these expenses stem from hotel stays. Meanwhile, the number of asylum seekers in paid accommodation has more than doubled, jumping from 47,000 in December 2019 to 110,000 by December 2024.

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Asylum accommodation costs in the UK have skyrocketed to £15.3 billion over the past decade, far exceeding initial projections. The National Audit Office reveals that a staggering 76% of these expenses stem from hotel stays. Meanwhile, the number of asylum seekers in paid accommodation has more than doubled, jumping from 47,000 in December 2019 to 110,000 by December 2024.