The United Kingdom government has announced plans to phase out the use of government-funded asylum hotels as part of sweeping reforms aimed at tightening immigration control.
The Home Office disclosed the plan in a statement posted on its official X handle on Monday, accusing some asylum seekers of travelling through safe European countries to exploit what it described as the UK’s generous asylum system.
According to the department, the government will no longer tolerate such practices and will withdraw support from migrants who violate British laws.
“Right now, migrants are crossing safe countries in Europe because of how generous our asylum system is. No more. We’re closing asylum hotels and ensuring that those who break our laws have their support removed,” the Home Office said.
The announcement is part of a broader clampdown on immigration, with the government insisting that the reforms are necessary to reduce pressure on public services and curb irregular migration.
The development comes months after the UK unveiled stricter integration measures, including tougher English language requirements for migrants from Nigeria and other countries.
Under the policy, migrants will be required from January 2026 to pass more demanding English language tests as a condition for integration into British society.
“Asylum hotels” have long been at the centre of public debate in the UK, with critics arguing that scarce housing resources should prioritise citizens amid rising homelessness.
Several hotels used to house asylum seekers were vandalised or targeted during protests against mass immigration across parts of the UK last year.
