But the delays, bottlenecks and system failures push them into uncertainty, ill-health and, too often, homelessness.

This is harmful for people who come here in search of safety, and it places avoidable strain on local communities and the public purse.

People wait months or even years for a decision, local councils are under-resourced, and costs keep rising.

We support people who have fled untold horrors in places like Sudan and Afghanistan and want nothing more than to rebuild their lives.

Stability is what allows people to heal, learn English, find work and become part of their communities. The government must provide people with the security to get on with their lives. Read more here 👉 thetimes.com/article/6f83...

Our new analysis shows once the system is fully operational, 1.66-1.9m reviews of refugee status would need to be done over the first decade, resulting in a total cost of between £1.1 - 1.27bn, depending on how many people lose their protection at review.

We know why people come to the UK: because they already have family here, they speak some English, or they have long-standing ties that help them rebuild their lives in safety.

The only realistic solution is to grant temporary permission to stay for people from countries where we know most asylum applications succeed, subject to rigorous security checks. This could end the use of costly asylum hotels next year. t.co/U1YPWhAxlO