A recent report indicates that the cost to accommodate asylum seekers in the UK will surpass £15 billion, threefold of the initial estimated £4.5 billion. The figures emerged from an investigation led by the National Audit Office, commissioned by the parliament's home affairs committee. This report details profits made by the accommodation providers, Clearsprings, Serco, and Mears, which totaled £383 million between September 2019 and August 2024. As hotel accommodations dominate costs despite housing only a minority of asylum seekers, efficiency and performance measurement in this sector remain critical concerns.
The current Home Office accommodation for asylum seekers, initially estimated at £4.5 billion, is expected to exceed £15 billion, highlighting severe budget miscalculations.
The National Audit Office revealed that asylum accommodation providers realized £383 million in profits, raising concerns over the accountability and performance of these contracts.
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