UK gov't plans to house asylum seekers in large sites will cost £1.2bn, house fewer migrants than expected, and cost £46m more than hotels, according to NAO.
The UK government's plans to house asylum seekers in large accommodation sites, such as former military bases and barges, will cost £1.2 billion and are predicted to house fewer migrants than initially expected, according to the National Audit Office (NAO). This contrasts with the Home Office's original estimate of £94 million savings by using these sites, which the NAO now suggests will cost £46 million more than using hotels, due to underestimating the costs of setting up the new facilities.
March 20, 2024
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