UK government spent £15.4 million on a contaminated site for asylum seekers, ignoring warnings and doubling costs.

The UK's Conservative government overspent £15.4 million on a contaminated site in Bexhill to house asylum seekers, ignoring expert advice. The National Audit Office found the site, purchased in 2021, cost more than double its previous sale price and would need up to £3.6 million for repairs. Despite warnings, the Home Office proceeded without following standard checks, leading to the site remaining unused.

November 15, 2024
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