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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Matt Mathers

Homelessness fears as Afghan refugees to be moved from hotels to houses

PA

A refugee charity is “deeply concerned” about reports that thousands of Afghans could be forced out of hotels under government plans set to be announced on Tuesday.

Between 8,000 and 9,000 Afghan refugees are staying in hotels in the UK after fleeing the Taliban in 2021. They will be offered permanent homes and given a few months’ notice to move.

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