Why are asylum seekers being housed in hotels?
The number of asylum applications in the UK has reached a new record high, driven by those illegally entering the country in small boats crossing the English Channel.
A total of 111,084 people applied for asylum in the UK in the year to June 2025, the highest number for any 12-month period since current records began in 2001.
Asylum seekers and their families can be housed in temporary accommodation while their claim is assessed.
The Home Office provides the accommodation, meaning asylum seekers cannot choose where they live.
When there is not enough housing, the Home Office can move people to hotels or large sites like former military bases.
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Wednesday, June 17 (Kick-offs uae times) Aston Villa v Sheffield United 9pm; Manchester City v Arsenal 11pmÂ
Friday, June 19 Norwich v Southampton 9pm;Â Tottenham v Manchester United 11pm Â
Saturday, June 20 Watford v Leicester 3.30pm;Â Brighton v Arsenal 6pm;Â West Ham v Wolves 8.30pm;Â Bournemouth v Crystal Palace 10.45pmÂ
Sunday, June 21 Newcastle v Sheffield United 2pm;Â Aston Villa v Chelsea 7.30pm; Everton v Liverpool 10pmÂ
Monday, June 22 Manchester City v Burnley 11pm (Sky)
Tuesday, June 23 Southampton v Arsenal 9pm;Â Tottenham v West Ham 11.15pmÂ
Wednesday, June 24 Manchester United v Sheffield United 9pm; Newcastle v Aston Villa 9pm; Norwich v Everton 9pm; Liverpool v Crystal Palace 11.15pm
Thursday, June 25 Burnley v Watford 9pm; Leicester v Brighton 9pm; Chelsea v Manchester City 11.15pm; Wolves v Bournemouth 11.15pm
Sunday June 28Â Aston Villa vs Wolves 3pm; Watford vs Southampton 7.30pmÂ
Monday June 29Â Crystal Palace vs Burnley 11pm
Tuesday June 30Â Brighton vs Manchester United 9pm; Sheffield United vs Tottenham 11.15pmÂ
Wednesday July 1Â Bournemouth vs Newcastle 9pm; Everton vs Leicester 9pm; West Ham vs Chelsea 11.15pm
Thursday July 2Â Arsenal vs Norwich 9pm; Manchester City vs Liverpool 11.15pm
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7.05pm: Meydan Classic Listed (TB)Â ) | $175,000) | (Turf) 1,600m
7.40pm: Handicap (TB) ) | $135,000 ) | (D) 1,600m
8.15pm: Nad Al Sheba Trophy Group 3 (TB) ) | $300,000) | (T) 2,810m
8.50pm: Curlin Handicap Listed (TB)) | $160,000) | (D) 2,000m
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Samar Elmnhrawy: How companies in the Middle East can catch up on gender equality
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Justin Thomas:Â Challenge the notion that 'men are from Mars, women are from Venus'
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How to apply for a drone permit
- Individuals must register on UAE Drone app or website using their UAE Pass
- Add all their personal details, including name, nationality, passport number, Emiratis ID, email and phone number
- Upload the training certificate from a centre accredited by the GCAA
- Submit their request
What are the regulations?
- Fly it within visual line of sight
- Never over populated areas
- Ensure maximum flying height of 400 feet (122 metres) above ground level is not crossed
- Users must avoid flying over restricted areas listed on the UAE Drone app
- Only fly the drone during the day, and never at night
- Should have a live feed of the drone flight
- Drones must weigh 5 kg or less
