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The Latest Breaking News from Napier Barracks

Company has contract to house asylum seekers removed

Stay Belvedere Hotels houses people waiting for asylum decisions in 51 hotels in England and Wales, as well as the Napier Barracks in Kent.

Evening Standard · Mar 25, 2025

Mass asylum seeker accommodation at Napier barracks to close

After years of controversy over poor conditions, Kent site will be handed back to Ministry of Defence in September

The Guardian - UK · Mar 19, 2025

Protest outside London hotel over Home Office attempt to move asylum seekers to Napier Barracks

Protesters gathered outside Haringey hotel in outcry at Home Office attempt to move asylum seekers to Napier Barracks

Evening Standard · Dec 20, 2022

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Protesters gather at hotel after asylum seekers told of move to Napier Barracks

Last week, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak pledged to end the use of hotels for migrants.

The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2022

Home Secretary Priti Patel breaks the law in yet ANOTHER asylum seeker scandal

The High Court ruled housing refugees in Napier Barracks in Folkestone, Kent, until 2026 was in breach of the Equality Act - the second time the plans have been branded unlawful

Daily Mirror · Jun 25, 2022

Napier Barracks: ‘Fundamentally unsuitable’ asylum camp ‘must close with immediate effect’ MPs say

‘Fundamental problems remain’ at controverisal asylum camp which continues to house hundreds

The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2022

Picnic tables and basketball hoop not enough to improve conditions at Napier Barracks, charities warn

Campaigners say Home Office attempts to improve army camp for asylum seekers have ‘not scratched the surface’ months after High Court ruled use of site was unlawful

The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2022

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‘You think it is a prison’ – inside barracks used to house asylum seekers

The Home Office says it has made significant improvements to Napier Barracks in the last year.

The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2022

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