Government struggles to cut foreign aid spent on asylum hotels

The UK government is struggling to reduce foreign aid spending on hotel accommodations for asylum seekers, with figures showing plans to allocate £2.2bn from overseas development assistance (ODA) for this purpose. The Home Office aims to end the use of asylum hotels and cut costs by expediting asylum decisions and implementing stricter financial checks for eligibility. Critics argue that diverting foreign aid to cover asylum costs undermines global development priorities and humanitarian programs, urging the government to prioritize funding for international aid efforts.