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flag Refugee homelessness in England surged to nearly 19,310 in 2024/25 due to strict housing deadlines and insufficient support, despite a 56-day extension for high-risk cases.

flag Refugee homelessness in England has surged to nearly 19,310 in 2024/25, a fivefold increase since 2021/22, driven by a 28-day deadline to leave government-provided accommodations, despite a 56-day extension for high-risk cases. flag London and the North West, including Manchester and Liverpool, report the highest rates, with Hillingdon seeing a sharp rise. flag Charities and experts blame short-term policies, processing delays, and insufficient support, as asylum claims reached 110,000 in the year ending September 2025. flag The Home Office spent £2.1 billion on asylum housing in 2024/25, down from £3 billion, while efforts to close hotels and reduce backlogs continue amid calls for long-term reforms.

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