Number of asylum seekers living in hotels across UK halves within a year
Summary
The number of asylum seekers living in hotels in the UK has dropped by half in one year due to changes in the asylum system and housing policies. More asylum seekers are now living in private rented homes, and small boat crossings to the UK have decreased by 23%, partly due to cooperation with French authorities.Key Facts
- The number of asylum seekers in hotels fell from 56,018 in September 2023 to 16,021 now.
- 160 hotels are currently housing asylum seekers in the UK, down 50% in a year.
- The UK government aims to end the use of asylum hotels by the end of this parliament.
- Around 69,038 asylum seekers live in temporary housing other than hotels, such as shared rented homes.
- Home Office spending on asylum accommodation has fallen by 8% due to this shift in housing.
- There has been a 23% year-on-year drop in small boat crossings to the UK, linked to arrests and interceptions by French police.
- A “one in, one out” migrant policy with France has led to increased use of force during deportations, with 210 incidents reported.
- The government says it is working to reduce illegal Channel crossings with more enforcement and new laws.
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