Number of asylum seekers being housed in UK hotels drops 35% year-on-year
The number of asylum seekers in UK hotels has decreased by 35% year-on-year, reaching a low of 20,885 by the end of March 2026. This marks the lowest figure since reporting began in 2022. The Labour Government aims to eliminate the use of hotels for housing asylum seekers by the next election.
- ▪The current number of asylum seekers in UK hotels is 20,885, down from 56,018 in September 2023.
- ▪Net migration to the UK dropped to an estimated 171,000 last year, the lowest since the pandemic began.
- ▪The Office for National Statistics reported a 48% decrease in net migration compared to the previous year.
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