The decision to end the contract comes with immediate effect after a review of all contracts to provide asylum accommodation. Asylum seekers currently living in SBHL sites will be moved to other housing across the asylum estate. Minister for border security and asylum Dame Angela Eagle told MPs on Tuesday the Government “will not hesitate” to take further action against companies contracted to provide accommodation for asylum seekers. The minister also refused to comment on reports that the Government is considering an offshore processing scheme for asylum seekers. He added: “We did need to review these disastrous contracts on asylum accommodation we inherited.

Source: The Times March 25, 2025 10:40 UTC