The Ebb and Flow of Asylum Seeker Policy The UK's asylum seeker policy has undergone significant changes in recent years, with a marked decrease in the number of individuals housed in hotels awaiting a Home Office decision.
The number of asylum seekers in hotels fell from over 32,000 in June 2025 to just over 16,000 by this June.
While some argue that these statistics demonstrate effective policy implementation, others contend that they mask a more nuanced reality.