As the migrant hotel debate continues what will the government do next?

At the heart of the row is also an inconvenient truth: the Government, as it is now, is obliged by law to look after destitute asylum seekers while it considers their claims. And ultimately, for those who want to see the asylum bill come down, private accommodation is the way forward. Hotel costs made up 76 per cent of costs in 2024/24 - but just 35 per cent of the housing.