The Copthorne Hotel near Crawley, England, will stop being used to house asylum seekers by the end of December, affecting asylum accommodation in the area. Local MP Mims Davies said the Home Office confirmed the change after years of local pressure; the hotel has been used for asylum seekers since 2021 and had previously housed Afghan refugees. The UK government says it aims to end the use of hotels for asylum accommodation by 2029.
Why it matters: This changes where asylum seekers will be housed locally and returns a long-contested hotel site to regular commercial use if the plan goes ahead. Supporters say it responds to community and economic concerns, while it also reflects the broader national debate over how the UK houses asylum seekers.
2026.10.01
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This article establishes a distinct local closure decision for a specific asylum hotel near Crawley, not the same event as the already tracked closures in Tottenham, Leyland, or Falkirk.
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