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Peers to Challenge Immigration Rule Changes in House of Lords Debate
An Order Paper for 14 April shows the House of Lords will debate two ‘regret’ motions attacking the government’s 5 March immigration rule changes—including stricter Skilled Worker salary compliance and reduced refugee leave. While non-binding, the debate could trigger concessions that ease sponsor burdens and influence upcoming regulations.
UK Home Office to Shut 11 Asylum Hotels This Week in Major Push to End Hotel Accommodation
The Home Office will close 11 asylum hotels in the coming week as part of a pledge to eliminate hotel use altogether. About 30,000 people remain in such accommodation, which costs nearly £8 million a day. The closures dovetail with a £10 billion tender for new long-term asylum housing contracts aimed at ending reliance on hotels. Businesses should anticipate stricter compliance checks but may benefit from greater hotel availability in key UK cities once rooms return to the market.