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TL;DR
- More than 73,000 asylum seekers have been dispersed across Britain.
- Labour is closing asylum hotels and favoring Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) and former military sites for accommodation.
- Former immigration minister Kevin Foster criticized Labour's handling as 'crass' and expressed concerns about community impact.
- New Home Office data shows a three percent increase in dispersed asylum seekers compared to June 2025.
- Approximately 17 percent of asylum seekers remain in hotels, a decrease from the previous year.
- Concerns were raised about HMOs being the type of accommodation local authorities use for Britons in need.
- The government issued guidance to asylum seekers on "how not to rape women and sexually harass children."
- Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood reported a decrease in the asylum backlog and hotel occupancy, with an increase in deportations and returns.
- Citizenship applications have increased, potentially influenced by debates on restricting support for those with permanent leave to remain.