The UK government has abandoned plans to house asylum seekers at RAF Scampton, citing a lack of value for money after spending £60 million on the site without accommodating any migrants. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announced the decision, revealing that projected costs to use the site would have reached £122 million by 2027. This follows an audit that led to a shift back to traditional dispersal accommodations for asylum seekers. The closure allows West Lindsey District Council to move forward with a £300 million project to develop the historic site into an aviation and aerospace hub. Campaigners and local leaders welcomed the decision, viewing it as a chance to honor the site's heritage and foster economic growth. The government is also reconsidering the use of other large accommodation sites, including the controversial Bibby Stockholm barge.