Home Office set to halve time asylum seekers spend in hotels
Summary
The UK Home Office plans to reduce the time asylum seekers can stay in government-supported accommodation from 56 days back to 28 days. This change reverses an extended grace period that was introduced to help prevent refugee homelessness. Certain groups, such as families and individuals with specific needs, will retain the longer support period until December.Key Facts
- The UK government will shorten the time asylum seekers can stay in government housing from 56 days to 28 days.
- This period was temporarily doubled in December to help reduce refugee homelessness.
- The decision to revert to 28 days has drawn criticism from charities who worry about increased homelessness.
- Families, pregnant women, seniors, and disabled individuals will still receive 56 days until December.
- The government's long-term plan is to end the use of asylum hotels by 2029.
- Home Office data shows efforts to speed up asylum claim processing, potentially reducing long-term housing needs.
- About 70% of organizations said the previous 56-day period helped reduce homelessness risks, according to a Naccom study.
- The UK Homelessness Reduction Act suggests 56 days is typically necessary to secure housing.
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