asylum
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"The population of asylum seekers in hotels has fallen by 35% in the last year and by 63% from the peak under the previous government."
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
The Home Office said: "These figures reflect the progress this government has made in tackling the asylum backlog, with the number of people waiting for an initial decision falling by 72% since June 2023."
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
Cabinet minister Hilary Benn told the BBC on Friday the government had "dealt with the backlogs, we're now processing asylum claims much much quicker".
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
Walsh added that tackling these backlogs is important because they cost the government money as asylum seekers are not allowed to work and must rely on state support.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
I was due at the asylum for supper and I didn't want to be late so close to being signed out of there for good.
From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath
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