The cost of housing asylum seekers in the UK is projected to rise sharply, reaching £15.3 billion between 2019 and 2029 — more than triple the original estimate.
In 2019, the Home Office launched seven Asylum Accommodation and Support Contracts (AASC) to provide housing for individuals seeking asylum.At the time, the 10-year programme was expected to cost £4.5 billion.
However, a recent National Audit Office briefing revealed that a significant increase in the number of people requiring accommodation has dramatically pushed the projected cost upwards to £15.3 billion.