Home Office seeks to intervene in court decision to block Epping asylum hotel
Friday, 22 August 2025 () The government has taken the first step in appealing a court's decision that asylum seekers cannot be housed in an Essex hotel.
The government has promised to “carefully consider” a High Court decision to remove all asylum seekers from a hotel in Epping. Treasury Minister Torsten Bell said, “we inherited a completely broken asylum system…and we are working with those communities to make sure we close all asylum hotels...
Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp shifts blame for the use of asylum hotels saying, “Labour has lost control of our borders” after Epping council was granted a temporary injunction blocking migrants from being housed at The Bell Hotel. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Councillor Chris Whitebread warns residents of Epping Forest district council not to protest or “over celebrate” as asylum seekers face being removed from Bell Hotel in Epping. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A man is due to appear in court today to face several charges, including the sexual assault of a male, after police were called to the Bell Hotel in Epping.. Sky News
Protesters and counter-demonstrators gathered in Epping near The Bell Hotel, which is being used to house migrants. A group carrying Union flags was seen outside the site. Police have imposed restrictions to prevent violence or disorder ahead of further protests expected later in the day. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The Home Office will appeal the High Court's refusal to allow it to intervene in the case of a hotel used to house asylum seekers in Epping, but says it remains committed to ultimately closing the..
Home Office Minister Dan Jarvis agrees with a High Court ruling to grant a temporary injunction to Epping Forest District Council to remove asylum seekers from The Bell Hotel in Essex, arguing “we..
Shadow treasury minister James Wild “welcomes” the High Court ruling to grant a temporary injunction to Epping Forest District Council to remove asylum seekers from The Bell Hotel in Essex, saying,..
The High Court refused a last-minute request by the Home Office to intervene in the Epping asylum hotel case. BBC News Also reported by •BBC Local News •Sky News •FT.com •Brentwood Gazette
Friday, 22 August 2025 ()
The government has taken the first step in appealing a court's decision that asylum seekers cannot be housed in an Essex hotel.
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