"While the government gives away billions to these companies people seeking asylum are left to live in accommodation that actively harms their health." (LINK)
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Campaigners for a more equitable asylum system in the UK, Refugee Action, have started a "Most Wanted" campaign that highlights the businesses making money off of the "cruel" asylum system being used by the government. It states that local authorities should assume control of the housing of refugees instead of private businesses.
The organization claims that in 2019, the government gave three contractors—Serco, Mears, and Clearsprings Ready Homes—£4 billion over ten years to house asylum seekers. Additionally, these businesses receive more than £8 million every day to supply hotel accommodations as a backup plan. According to the charity, they alone received £2.28 billion in the 12 months leading up to March 2023.
The activists characterize the amount of money generated by the asylum system that goes to the companies as
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