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UK Allocates £2.2 Billion for Asylum Seekers' Hotel Costs

6/7/2025

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The UK government is set to allocate £2.2 billion for asylum seekers' hotel expenses this financial year, a slight decrease from £2.3 billion in 2024/25. With a focus on cutting costs for taxpayers, the Home Office is determined to phase out asylum hotels and speed up decision-making processes.

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The UK government is set to allocate £2.2 billion for asylum seekers' hotel expenses this financial year, a slight decrease from £2.3 billion in 2024/25. With a focus on cutting costs for taxpayers, the Home Office is determined to phase out asylum hotels and speed up decision-making processes.