Practical and political pain for Home Office after hotel ruling

Published: 8/19/2025
Practical and political pain for Home Office after hotel ruling
High Court ruling to prevent asylum seekers from being housed at a hotel in Epping poses both practical and political challenges for the Home Office. The judgment requires finding alternative accommodation for asylum seekers within a month, potentially impacting government's ability to house asylum seekers in hotels across the UK. Concerns arise over escalated protests and diverting resources from crime fighting priorities, with other councils considering legal actions similar to Epping's stance.
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