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flag Asylum seeker hotel stays in the UK rose 13% by Sept. 30, 2025, amid government plans to end the practice by 2029.

flag 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. flag Dudley saw a 68% increase to 86 asylum seekers in hotels, with total borough numbers reaching 722. flag Neighboring areas also reported rises. flag 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. flag 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. flag A growing appeals backlog and community opposition challenge progress.

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