Number in asylum hotels halves in a year as small boat arrivals fall
Andy Burnham following the steps Keir Starmer The number of people housed in asylum hotels has halved in a year, comparing from June 2025 where more than 32,000 people were in hotel rooms awaiting a decision on their claim. However, by June of this year it was closer to 16,000. The drop, set out in […]
5 days ago
Joe Lycett roasts government at Commonwealth Games opening ceremony
‘soz @pritipatel just a bit of banter’ Joe Lycett made a not-so-subtle dig at the UK government during his speech at the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham yesterday. The 34-year-old comedian appeared in Birmingham last night to open the Commonwealth Games – but grabbing the opportunity by its horns, Lycett did not […]
4 years ago