Record 111,000 UK asylum applications in past year, figures show
Summary
The UK received a record 111,000 asylum applications in the year ending June 2025. While this number represents a 14% increase from the previous year, the government has improved the speed of processing these cases. Despite this, a significant number of applicants still await decisions, and the government plans to address the backlog and related issues.Key Facts
- The UK saw 111,000 asylum applications in the year to June 2025, the highest ever recorded.
- This marks a 14% increase compared to the previous year.
- As of June 2023, there were 71,000 cases waiting for an initial decision, involving 91,000 individuals.
- The backlog of cases has decreased by 18,536 people since March.
- The use of hotels for asylum seekers has slightly increased to 32,059 people.
- Labour has committed to clearing the application backlog by 2029.
- The Home Office forcibly removed 9,100 people, an increase of 25% from the previous year.
- Small boat arrivals increased by 38% to 43,000 people, with Afghans being the most common nationality among them.
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