UK Migrant Hotels Instructed to House Foreign Criminals Amid Rising Asylum Numbers

Home Office documents reveal that asylum hotels across the UK are required to house individuals described as "ex-foreign national offenders released on criminal bail," including convicted foreign criminals such as arsonists. These guidelines mandate additional safety measures including specialist staff training on unconscious bias, ethnic diversity, and risk awareness, as well as increased insurance premiums and more robust furniture to manage potential damage. The policy has sparked widespread public anger and protests in multiple cities, with critics like Reform UK leader Nigel Farage condemning the government's approach and expressing concern for local residents' safety. Official figures show over 32,000 asylum seekers were housed in UK hotels by June 2025, amid record asylum application numbers. The government faces mounting pressure to address the asylum system and speed up appeal processes, while political leaders including Sir Keir Starmer confront criticism over handling the migrant crisis. The Home Office describes these migrants as "service users" who must be treated with compassion and respect, even as safety and community tensions rise.