Newscast (Another) Plan to Close Migrant Hotels
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Oct 28, 2025 
Lyse Doucet, BBC Chief International Correspondent, and Kholood Khair, Sudanese political analyst, provide gripping insights into the escalating crisis in Sudan. They discuss the alarming rise in civilian casualties due to renewed conflict and the RSF's dangerous territorial ambitions. Kholood warns of mass killings and highlights the humanitarian crisis affecting millions. Doucet analyzes regional powers' interests and the failures of mediation efforts. Together, they shine a light on grassroots resilience amid chaos, showcasing both despair and hope.
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No Easy Fix For Asylum Accommodation
- The UK government faces no easy or cheap solution for housing small-boat asylum seekers and faces strong local opposition to many options.
- Military sites and hotels each carry trade-offs around cost, community safety, and public perception that shape policy choices.
MPs Say They Were Blind-Sided
- Local MPs in Inverness and East Sussex said they were inadequately consulted about proposed military sites for asylum housing.
- Angus MacDonald and Nus Ghani only learned of plans after media reports and publicly criticised the lack of notice.
Scale Gap Between Plans And Need
- Even if approved, the two military sites would house a tiny fraction of asylum seekers currently in hotels.
- The government's proposed 900 places contrast sharply with about 30,000 people housed in hotels.