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Asylum Seekers
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UK Government Shuts Down 13 Additional Asylum Hotels
The UK government is shutting down 13 more asylum hotels, part of a broader push to reduce costs and return properties to commercial use.
Andy Burnham Argues Affluent Areas Must Share Asylum Seeker Housing Burden
Andy Burnham has called for a more equitable distribution of asylum seekers, arguing that affluent areas should shoulder a greater share of the responsibility for housing migrants.
Four fatalities reported following record daily surge in Channel boat crossings
Four people have died in two separate incidents while attempting to cross the English Channel, occurring on the same day the UK saw its highest number of small-boat arrivals this year.
UK Plans Mandatory £10,000 Repayment for Asylum Seekers Seeking Residency
The UK government is considering a new policy requiring asylum seekers with the means to do so to repay £10,000 in support costs before obtaining permanent residency.
Government aims to expand military sites for asylum seeker housing
The UK government is planning to convert three additional military bases into housing for asylum seekers to reduce reliance on expensive hotel accommodations.