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The UK's asylum backlog will take longer to clear than expected, with migrants staying in hotels for up to 3 years. Despite Labour's pledge to end the practice, nearly 30,000 migrants remain in hotels, costing £4.2 million per day. The Home Office aims to clear 87,217 claims within 12-18 months, but 137,525 cases are still pending appeals or removal. Getty Images

Migrants in hotels for up to three years, report suggests

The UK’s asylum backlog will take longer to clear than expected, with migrants staying in hotels for up to 3 years. Despite Labour’s pledge to end the practice, nearly 30,000 migrants remain in hotels, costing £4.2 million per day. The Home Office aims to clear 87,217 claims within 12-18 months, but 137,525 cases are still pending appeals or removal.

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