Former RAF bases Scampton and Wethersfield will become large-scale migrant centres as government phases out expensive hotel accommodation for asylum seekers, sparking local opposition and financial concerns.
Exclusive: The UK government has been forced to erect emergency tented accommodation on a former airbase in Essex to house a surge of small boat arrivals, as ministers admit the asylum system is under 'enormous pressure'.
The High Court has delivered a scathing rebuke to Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, ruling the government's use of ex-military bases for asylum seekers unlawful. A landmark victory for human rights.
The number of asylum seekers housed at the former RAF Wethersfield site in Essex has risen significantly, sparking local and national debate over immigration policies.