The Truth About Asylum Hotels
The Truth About Asylum Hotels

Panorama — S73E29

Episode: The Truth About Asylum Hotels

Air Date: 2025-09-29

Runtime: 29 min

Overview

Asylum hotels have dominated the news this summer, sparking protests, dividing communities, and forcing the government to promise quicker action. But what’s the truth about them, and the increasing strain on the UK's asylum system? Reporter Rahil Sheikh travels to the north west of England to meet residents, community leaders and asylum seekers and refugees. The last few weeks have heightened tensions on the ground, so how can the crisis be fixed - and where will asylum seekers be housed if the hotels are closed?

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