Asylum Seekers in UK Hotels Drop, Visa Applications Decline


Author: The Daily News Now! February 26, 2026 Duration: 1:17
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Asylum Seekers in UK Hotels Drop, Visa Applications Decline

Asylum seeker hotel numbers drop by 20%, with just over 30,000 people, marking the lowest level in 18 months. Despite a 13% rise in small boat crossings, asylum claims fell 4% to around 101,000. Overall visa applications decreased by 13%, with work visas down 29% and family visas down 22%. Refusal rates reached 18%, the highest since 2007. The government aims to phase out hotel use by 2029, with Home Office officials highlighting progress in removals and smuggler action, but emphasizing the need for continued efforts on Channel crossings and border controls.

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