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Court of Appeal overturns Epping hotel asylum seeker ban

FT.com Friday, 29 August 2025 ()
Ruling staves off immediate crisis for UK government but risks fuelling local backlash
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News video: Govt wins appeal over Epping asylum housing ban

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The Court of Appeal has overturned a ruling which blocked the use of The Bell Hotel in Epping to house asylum seekers. Lord Justice Bean said decisions on accommodation must take account the government's legal duty to support asylum seekers. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at...

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