# UK may pay higher rents to spread asylum housing nationwide

The UK government is considering paying landlords higher rents to disperse asylum seekers across the country, rather than concentrating them in existing accommodation hubs. This aims to ease local pressures and reduce hotel use, though it could increase overall housing costs.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/aug/13/government-could-pay-higher-rents-to-spread-asylum-accommodation-across-uk) — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:52:05 GMT