Hardening public attitudes and far-right aggression have left Bell hotel’s inhabitants fearful despite hopes of integrating

Decision comes after Home Office warns injunction could put the asylum hotel scheme at risk

Epping district council had cited disruption and safety concerns, as well as alleged breach of planning law

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The High Court ruling gives The Bell Hotel in Epping, Essex, just 24 days to close after it became the focus of violent protests.

Court ruling closing down Bell Hotel has thrown the Government’s wider asylum plans into turmoil

Our community is divided on the Epping asylum hotel ruling. While some see it as long-overdue recognition of local concerns, others warned it rewards unrest and leaves asylum…

Hardening public attitudes and far-right aggression have left Bell hotel’s inhabitants fearful despite hopes of integrating

Anti-immigration campaigners are looking to ride on the back of this week's landmark judgment that saw the High Court order the removal of migrants from a hotel in Epping, Essex.