Sharp rise in number of asylum seekers needing help for homelessness in England
The number of asylum seekers needing help for homelessness in England after having been in supported accommodation has jumped sharply in a year.
Official figures published on Tuesday showed the number owed what is known as a relief duty to be 4,150 as of the end of December 2023 – almost five times the 900 figure from the same point a year before.
The (LGA), which represents local councils, said the ’s plans to continue to close asylum hotels meant were having to turn to councils for instead.
