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Asylum seekers in hotels halved, small boat crossings down 23%

The number of asylum seekers in Home Office accommodation halved to 16,000 in June this year compared to last year. Small boat crossings to the UK also dropped by 23% year-on-year, reflecting similar trends across Europe. The Home Office is closing hotels and moving asylum seekers into larger sites.

By BriefTea Editorial · 27 August 2026 at 10:34

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