At present the Home Office houses more than 38,000 migrants in hotels at a cost of £5.5million per day, with a further 65,000-plus migrants staying in 'dispersal accommodation'.
The Treasury admits illegal migrants will be housed in hotels for years, instructing the Home Office to find cheaper alternatives due to "global instability." Private firms contracted for migrant accommodation are accused of "profiteering." The Home Office currently houses over 38,000 migrants in hotels costing £5.5 million daily, with 65,000+ in dispersal accommodation. A Treasury document indicates building more homes could alleviate the reliance on hotels. While Labour had pledged to end "asylum hotels," the number of migrants in hotels has increased since they took power.
