Protests occurred outside a hotel in Epping that houses asylum seekers, triggered by a recent sexual assault charge against an Ethiopian asylum seeker. The business and trade secretary, Jonathan Reynolds, noted shared frustrations with the asylum system that affect local communities. Police are preparing for ongoing unrest due to demonstrations involving local residents and far-right activists. The UK government is working to alleviate the situation, with the number of hotels housing asylum seekers decreasing from 400 to 200, reflecting efforts to improve the handling of the asylum process.
Reynolds stated that protesters have legitimate reasons for their frustration with the asylum system, acknowledging their concerns are shared by the government.
The number of hotels used for housing asylum seekers has decreased from 400 to about 200, indicating efforts to address the situation.
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