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What is the news regarding migrants in the UK?

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UK courts allow continued housing of asylum seekers in hotels amid protests, while national debate intensifies over migration, with increased flag displays and political tensions.

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UK wins court ruling to keep asylum seekers in hotel

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  • A UK court ruled that asylum seekers can remain in the Bell Hotel in Epping.
  • The Court of Appeals lifted a previous injunction that would have evicted them. 17s
  • The hotel has been the site of protests after an asylum seeker was charged with sexual assault. 23s
  • The government argued that evictions could lead to more protests and strain the asylum system. 55s
  • Immigration has become a major political issue in the UK, with record asylum claims. 1m 14s
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UK wins court ruling to keep asylum seekers in hotel
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2 hours ago
UK wins court ruling to keep asylum seekers in hotel

The Court of Appeals sides with the government, allowing asylum seekers to remain in the Bell Hotel in Epping, Essex, overturning a previous injunction.

UK wins court ruling to keep asylum seekers in hotel
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2 hours ago
UK wins court ruling to keep asylum seekers in hotel

Immigration has become the dominant political issue in Britain, with record numbers of asylum claims and migrant arrivals.

England flags proliferate amid anti-immigration protests
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3 days ago
England flags proliferate amid anti-immigration protests

Polling shows immigration has overtaken the economy as voters' chief concern since the end of June.

England flags proliferate amid anti-immigration protests
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England flags proliferate amid anti-immigration protests

A wave of protests has occurred outside hotels sheltering asylum seekers, coinciding with increased display of national flags.

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