UK government moves to shut asylum hotels for refugees from Nigeria, others
UK government moves to shut asylum hotels for refugees from Nigeria, others
The United Kingdom’s Home Office has announced plans to end the use of government-funded asylum hotels as part of wider immigration reforms aimed at reducing the number of refugees entering the country.
In a statement shared on its official X account, the department said some asylum seekers were travelling through safe European countries to benefit from what it described as the UK’s “generous” asylum system.
The Home Office also warned that migrants who break the law could lose government support. “We’re closing asylum hotels and ensuring that those who break our laws have their support removed,” the statement read.
The move forms part of a broader crackdown on immigration policies introduced by the government, including stricter English language requirements for migrants from Nigeria and other countries seeking full integration into British society.
Under the new measures, which took effect in January 2026, migrants are required to meet tougher language standards to demonstrate their ability to contribute to national life.
Asylum hotels have been at the centre of heated political debate in the UK, with critics arguing that resources should prioritise citizens amid rising housing pressures.
Some hotels used to house asylum seekers were also targeted during protests against mass immigration last year.
