Concerns refugees could be 'forced out of hotels' and 'pushed into homelessness' under new government plans
manchestereveningnews.co.ukAfghan refugees living in hotels across the UK could be forced out of hotels and pushed into homelessness under new government plans, campaigners have warned.
Downing Street confirmed on Tuesday (28 March) reports of a new package, which would see refugees evicted from hotel accommodation, and into new homes.
It comes after the Times newspaper reported that between 8,000 and 9,000 Afghan refugees living in the UK hotels will be given a few months notice to move out. READ MORE: Awaab Ishak landlord said refugees were 'lucky to have a roof' A number of hotels in Greater Manchester have been used to house refugees fleeing persecution after the Taliban regime took over the country, following the fall of Kabul in 2021.
It is unclear how the new homes for the refugees will be funded and allocated, with the move due to be announced formally by veterans minister Johnny Mercer later today, the PA news agency reports.
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