UK Asylum Applications Soar to Record 111,000, Fueling Political Conflict
UK Asylum Applications Soar to Record 111,000, Fueling Political Conflict New figures from the Home Office reveal a significant surge in UK asylum applications, reaching an unprecedented 111,000 in the past year, marking a 14% increase. This data has reignited intense political debate over the government’s handling of immigration and asylum. The latest statistics highlight several key trends: The number of asylum seekers housed in hotels has risen by 8% to 32,059, while “irregular” arrivals have jumped 27% to 49,000….