Single male asylum seekers who refuse to transition from hotels to suitable alternative accommodation may face homelessness according to the Home Office. The government aims to reduce the reliance on hotels for asylum housing, prioritizing a move to cheaper alternatives by 2029. Recent guidance mandates that asylum seekers receive five days' notice before relocation. Persistently refusing such a transfer could lead to eviction and loss of financial support, further complicating their already precarious living situation amid increased demonstrations against hotel use for asylum accommodation.
The Home Office stated that asylum seekers refusing to move from hotels to suitable alternative accommodation will risk becoming homeless. The government aims to reduce reliance on hotels.
New guidance mandates that asylum seekers removed from hotels receive five days' notice in writing, with consequences for refusing relocation including eviction and withdrawal of financial support.
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