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Appeals backlog for asylum seekers doubles in a year

Summary by The Times

There are more claims stuck in the appeals backlog than awaiting an initial decision — and migrants get free accommodation while they wait.

There are more claims stuck in the appeals backlog than awaiting an initial decision — and migrants get free accommodation while they wait

13 hours ago·United Kingdom

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The Times broke the news in United Kingdom 13 hours ago on Thursday, December 11, 2025.

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Backlog of 69,670 asylum appeals involves 90,000 people, nearly doubling in a year due to faster processing and high overturn rates, straining migrant housing resources.