Asylum Seekers in England Face Growing Homelessness Crisis

A sharp increase in homelessness among asylum seekers highlights systemic housing shortages and insufficient support systems.

Homelessness among asylum seekers in England has risen sharply, with those needing relief duty increasing fivefold in a year.
The closure of migrant hotels and insufficient housing options are pushing more asylum seekers towards local councils for support.
Government spending on temporary hotel accommodations for asylum seekers has been costly, with plans for alternative housing facing setbacks.
Charities and local government associations call for extended support periods and better planning to prevent homelessness.
The broader housing crisis in England is marked by a significant rise in temporary accommodations and record levels of homelessness.