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The current government has made it a priority to address illegal immigration and overhaul the asylum system to bring order back into the process. This has been a focal point for Prime Minister currently in office, as well as a key part of the campaign promises of the predecessors. The aim is to curtail small boat crossings, which have risen to record highs at this point in the year. BBC Verify will take a closer look at the government’s commitments, from discontinuing the use of asylum hotels to increasing the return of failed asylum seekers, as official figures are set to be released later this week, providing a clearer picture.
The pledge to terminate the use of asylum hotels was made by Labour in its general election manifesto, aiming to save billions in taxpayer money. The current government intends to fulfill this promise by the end of its term, however, recent figures show an increase in the number of hotels used to accommodate asylum seekers compared to when Labour took office. There has been a rise in the reliance on hotels to house asylum seekers since 2020, primarily due to inadequate alternatives to host the increasing number of individuals arriving via small boats. Despite the rising costs of using asylum hotels, which were cited at £8 million per day in 2023-24, the government appears committed to addressing this issue.
Efforts to combat small boat crossings have been paramount, as the number of arrivals has spiked by a third compared to the previous year. The government has promised to disrupt the criminal networks facilitating these crossings, but the strategies for measuring progress and achieving the goal remain unclear. Collaboration with French authorities has been highlighted as part of the endeavor to prevent crossings, with substantial monetary support provided by the UK. High-profile cases of smugglers being prosecuted have also been reported, with commitments from both UK and EU officials to collaborate in
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