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General · 5 June 2026

Asylum system failing, Home Office can't track people

Asylum system failing, Home Office can't track people

Britain's asylum system is struggling badly, with a new report saying it's 'on the brink' and failing to cope under pressure. A cross-party MPs' committee published the report on Friday, warning the government is at risk of repeating past failures. They found the Home Office can't track all failed asylum seekers, only knowing where most of them are.

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