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Backlog of rejected asylum seekers’ appeals up 500% in two years

  • The number of failed asylum seekers waiting for appeals has increased by nearly 500% over two years, according to Home Office data.
  • By the end of 2024, 41,987 failed asylum seekers were waiting for decisions on their rejected claims, rising from 7,173 in early 2022.
  • The appeals backlog has grown by nearly a quarter since September 2024, hindering efforts to relocate migrants from hotels.
  • The Refugee Council forecasts that failing to address the backlog could cost taxpayers nearly £1.5 billion this year.
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The Times broke the news in United Kingdom on Sunday, March 16, 2025.
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