The hotel has become a focal point for protests and counter-protests concerning migration

The use of asylum hotels has risen under Labour, but the party has pledged to empty them by the next general election

The hotel has become a focal point for protests and counter-protests concerning migration

The Home Office’s bid to reverse a ban on asylum seekers staying at a hotel in Essex is due to be heard at the Court of Appeal.

If the government wins, the hotel will be allowed to keep housing asylum seekers

Home Office in court fight to overturn injunction against use of Essex hotel for housing asylum seekers

Lawyers acting on behalf of the Government department are appealing against a temporary injunction granting the closure of the Bell Hotel in Epping.

Dozens of local authorities say they will seek legal advice on halting the use of hotels to house asylum seekers following the interim injunction granted to Epping Council