UK charity proposes plan to close asylum hotels by March 2026, granting temporary stay to refugees.

The Refugee Council proposes a "one-off scheme" to close UK asylum hotels by March 2026, granting temporary stay permission to asylum seekers from countries with high refugee grant rates, such as Sudan, Syria, Iran, and Eritrea. This aims to reduce costs and community division, following previous government initiatives. The charity also suggests spreading the process over months and using community housing while asylum seekers find longer-term accommodation.