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- Home Office has acknowledged the need for increased funding for police at large asylum sites, including military bases.
- Shabana Mahmood, the UK Home Secretary, plans to house over 500 asylum seekers at Crowborough military barracks, despite protests.
- As of December 2025, 72,769 individuals were accommodated outside hotels, a 2% increase from 2024.
- The government aims to close all asylum hotels, citing concerns over illegal migration and unrest linked to facilities.
