UK plans to house migrants in hotels for 3 years due to backlog of 118,882 asylum cases.

The UK government plans to house migrants in hotels for up to three years due to a significant backlog in asylum applications, costing over £4 million daily. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper acknowledged that clearing the backlog, currently at 118,882 cases, will take longer than expected. The Labour Party, which aimed to eliminate asylum hotels and save taxpayer money, faces challenges in managing the situation inherited from the previous Conservative government.

September 30, 2024
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