'The squandering of millions on costly hotels a disgrace'

THE leader of Staffordshire County Council has branded the spiralling cost of hotel accommodation for asylum seekers a 'disgrace!

- Sentinel Reporter

A report by the Home Affairs Committee said 'flawed contracts' and 'incompetent delivery' left the Home Office relying on hotels as 'go-to solutions' instead of temporary stopgaps.

The MPs said expected costs had tripled to more than £15 billion, and not enough had been done to recoup excess profits.