Government closes big asylum hotel in Bristol city centre (opens original article in a new tab)

The UK government has returned a Bristol hotel used for asylum seekers to its owners, part of 20 hotel closures across England. The move follows improved processing speeds for asylum applications, reducing backlogs and costs.

• Government returns Hampton By Hilton in Bristol to owners after housing asylum seekers
• 20 hotels across England closed, reducing asylum hotel numbers from 400 to under 170
• Asylum decision processing speed increased, reducing backlog by 72% since 2023