Govt hopes to 'urgently' deliver on ending use of asylum hotels - but what's the alternative?

The Government wants to 'urgently' deliver on ending the use of asylum hotels but reducing small boat crossings - something that has gone up, is a contributing factor that is testing Labour's competency in government.

A new report shows the expected costs of housing asylum seekers is tripling.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he is determined to close asylum hotels and is frustrated with such "big mess" left by the previous government.

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Post from Sky News on October 28, 2025

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