Asylum Accommodation Policy, led by the Home Office, addresses the provision and management of housing for asylum seekers in the UK, including placement in hotels, bed-and-breakfast, and longer-term accommodation. Current policy challenges include value-for-money concerns, reliance on expensive nightly-paid accommodation, family suitability standards, and coordination with local authorities. The policy is actively under review with recommendations for reform.
This policy statement sets out significant reforms to the UK’s asylum and returns policy.
Home Office response to the ICIBI's report on the inspection of contingency asylum accommodation for families with children in Northern Ireland.
Home Office response to the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration’s report on the use of hotels for housing unaccompanied asylum seeking children.
A Bill to make provision for asylum seekers to challenge the proportionality of a proposed eviction from accommodation before an independent court or tribunal; to establish asylum seeker accommodation
Home Office response to the ICIBI’s report on the use of hotels for housing unaccompanied asylum seeking children.
A government response to the ICIBI’s inspection of contingency asylum accommodation.
The Home Office is currently consulting on planning proposals for the continued use of Napier Barracks for eligible asylum seekers whilst their claims are being considered.
The Home Office is currently consulting on planning proposals for the continued use of Napier Barracks for eligible asylum seekers whilst their claims are being considered.
In response to: Asylum accommodation support transformation: policy equality statement
A policy equality statement on the asylum accommodation and support transformation project.
Home Office response to a report on an inspection of the Home Office’s management of asylum accommodation provision.