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Politics · 28 October 2025

UK to Move Hundreds of Asylum Seekers from Hotels to Military Sites

UK to Move Hundreds of Asylum Seekers from Hotels to Military Sites

The UK government will relocate around 900 male asylum seekers from hotels to two military sites — Cameron Barracks in Inverness and Crowborough Camp in East Sussex — to cut costs and reduce hotel dependence. The Home Office says the shift will save millions amid criticism over £3 billion annual hotel expenses. Experts warn the plan could face logistical and welfare challenges, while ministers insist further “modular” sites will follow to house more people.

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