Government closes 13 more asylum hotels, but where will thousands of people be housed?
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Broadcast on 12/08/2026 Thirteen more hotels have closed their doors to asylum seekers and been handed back to communities across England, marking another milestone in the government’s drive to end their use for good. Across the country, hotels that had once shut to paying guests can now return to business as usual or be transformed for new uses that better serve local communities. From Blackpool's seafront to market towns across England, these hotels can once again attract visitors, support local jobs and drive footfall to nearby cafés, shops, restaurants and attractions, helping town centres and local economies thrive. The closures form part of the Home Secretary’s major plans to restore control to the border and fairness to Britain's immigration system. This includes removing the incentives that encourage illegal migration and ramping up removals of those with no right to be here. It means ensuring sanctuary is provided to those who genuinely need it, but also that the burden o
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