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Home Office considering disused care homes and student flats to house asylum seekers

The UK Home Office is exploring the use of disused care homes and student accommodations to house asylum seekers as part of an effort to reduce the £8 million daily cost of hotel accommodations for migrants. This initiative comes amidst a significant backlog in asylum case processing, with over 175,000 people currently in the system. The government is also considering other cost-saving measures like using ferries and barges for housing. This move has sparked concerns among local councils and charities about the suitability of such accommodations for vulnerable asylum seekers, particularly in terms of mental health support and community integration. The Home Office has not confirmed specific locations but is actively seeking various types of properties to manage the situation more effectively.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-gb/politics/government/home-office-considering-disused-care-homes-and-student-flats-to-house-asylum-seekers/ar-AA1vF0fA ]