Food asylum seekers claim they were served in Clearsprings facilities. Picture courtesy of BBC

 

A company handling accommodation for asylum seekers, Clearsprings Ready Homes, has come under scrutiny after reportedly making nearly £187 million (approximately 8.6 billion Thai baht) in profits. This revelation comes amid accusations of poor living conditions, including claims of "inedible" food and limited access to hygiene products for those housed in their contracted hotels. Clearsprings, one of three firms given 10-year contracts by the Home Office, is now facing a backlash from MPs and rights groups.

 

Clearsprings oversees the accommodation of approximately 30,000 asylum seekers across southern England, London, and Wales. The value of these contracts, originally set at £4.5 billion (207.6 billion Thai baht), has now skyrocketed to £15 billion (692.1 billion Thai baht). Under the current projections, the firm stands to be paid £7 billion (approximately 323.3 billion Thai baht). Since its contract began in 2019, a total of £183 million (approximately 8.4 billion Thai baht) has been paid in dividends to its parent company, a move that has ignited public concern.

 

Residents of Clearsprings' facilities have shared troubling accounts about the conditions they endure. Andrea, an asylum seeker from South America who has lived in one of the hotels with her daughter for two years, described the experience as appalling. She recounted being served meals past their expiry date and lacking nutritional value, primarily composed of carbohydrates like bread and rice. In some instances, food items like uncooked chicken have been alleged, exposing significant health concerns.

 

The backlash extends beyond individual testimonies, with charities denouncing the living conditions as miserable. An open letter from 60 charities criticised the “millions in public money” taken in profit by a handful of private enterprises, allegedly at the expense of the well-being of asylum seekers. Good Jobs First's Maia Kirby claimed that Clearsprings is “paying as little as possible to the suppliers” while maximising profits, contradicting the company's assertion of delivering value and transparency.

 

MPs have initiated a thorough investigation into the contracts, examining their execution and profitability. During a session with the Home Affairs Select Committee, Clearsprings admitted the temporary nature of hotel accommodation is more profitable than long-term housing solutions. The company has committed to reallocating some profits towards social housing, although the specifics of these investments remain unclear.

 

The government has begun addressing these concerns actively. According to a Home Office spokesperson, a recent audit was commissioned to review supplier performance and ensure taxpayer money is well spent. Five contracts, including Clearsprings', surpassed agreed profit-sharing thresholds, and discussions are ongoing regarding repayment of excess profits. Meanwhile, the asylum backlog has been reduced by 24%, and the daily cost of using hotels for asylum accommodation has halved from £9 million to £5.5 million (approximately 415 million to 253.5 million Thai baht).

 

Asylum seekers like Arturo, who has been in the UK for five years, express frustration over their inability to work, which hinders their potential independence. Currently, asylum seekers can only apply for work permission if their claim exceeds 12 months without a decision, prolonging their reliance on public support.

 

Key Takeaways

 

• Clearsprings Ready Homes faces criticism over £180m profits amid poor conditions.
• Accusations include inadequate food and hygiene provisions in asylum hotels.
• Ongoing government audits and MP inquiries seek transparency and improved practices.

Related Stories:

 

Court Orders Asylum Seekers to Leave The Bell Hotel in Epping

 

After Asylum: A Glimpse Inside the Hidden Realities of the UK Refugee Hotel System

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from BBC 2025-10-07

 

 

That's nice. 

 

Quote "asylum seeker from south america"....

 

I was unaware that South America was in war ??! 

 

 

19 minutes ago, SingAPorn said:

Quote "asylum seeker from south america"....

 

I was unaware that South America was in war ??! 

 

 

I was unaware northern France is at war, but it must be as Brits are accepting thousands of poor souls fleeing French brutality on calm weather days, escorted by the dumb Royal Navy.

15 hours ago, SingAPorn said:

Quote "asylum seeker from south america"....

 

I was unaware that South America was in war ??! 

 

 

 

 

Asylum seeker is a synonym for Benefits seeker. 

 

Half a million pounds each for one year, who approved these figures? Even at the 4.5B figure that is 150,000 per year per person.

Everyone should be boycotting these scum that profiteered off the backs of the British people. Every one of these migrant filth hotels should be boycotted, force these dogs out of business,

Look no further:

 

“Decisions taken by Boris Johnson's government to stop processing many asylum claims are seen as a major driving force behind the initial increase in the use of hotels.

Clearsprings' founder and director, Graham King, has previously donated to the Conservative Party, through other companies he has owned.”

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2jw9jg99jo

I wonder how many political snouts are in this trough!

 

On 10/8/2025 at 3:29 AM, JonnyF said:

 

 

Asylum seeker is a synonym for Benefits seeker. 

 

Which is the how and why, Europe is slowly destroying itself...not to mention the numbers within the EU parliament are rising daily to destitute the actual lady who is running Europe in Brussels.