The National Audit Office reported that the increase in asylum decisions had placed greater pressure on local authorities to support refugees in finding accommodation and increased the risk of homelessness and rough sleeping.107 The previous Public Accounts Committee also raised concerns about the Home Office paying higher rates for limited rental accommodation and therefore driving up rents. The Local Government Association reported to us that, despite additional financial support, councils ...

The National Audit Office reported that the increase in asylum decisions had placed greater pressure on local authorities to support refugees in finding accommodation and increased the risk of homelessness and rough sleeping.107 The previous Public Accounts Committee also raised concerns about the Home Office paying higher rates for limited rental accommodation and therefore driving up rents. The Local Government Association reported to us that, despite additional financial support, councils were spending over £1.74 billion in 2024 to support more than 117,000 households in temporary accommodation.108 We questioned the Home Office again on 10 Type: conclusion | Number: 30 | Response status: under_consideration