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Asylum seeker hotel stays in the UK rose 13% by Sept. 30, 2025, amid government plans to end the practice by 2029.
As of September 30, 2025, the number of asylum seekers in UK hotel accommodations rose 13% to 36,273, up from 32,041 in June, according to Home Office data.
Dudley saw a 68% increase to 86 asylum seekers in hotels, with total borough numbers reaching 722.
Neighboring areas also reported rises.
The government, under Prime Minister Keir Starmer, reaffirmed its pledge to end hotel use by 2029, citing processing delays, and is shifting some asylum seekers to military bases.
Despite fewer than 200 hotels currently in use, protests have emerged over housing plans, particularly at sites like the Bell Hotel in Essex following a high-profile case.
A growing appeals backlog and community opposition challenge progress.
Las estancias en hoteles de solicitantes de asilo en el Reino Unido aumentaron un 13% para el 30 de septiembre de 2025, en medio de los planes del gobierno para poner fin a la práctica para el 2029.