Asylum seekers could be made homeless if they refuse to comply with demands from the Home Office to move accommodation, the Government has warned.

In a move to prevent migrants from rejecting alternative housing, ministers will issue new rules to ensure asylum seekers comply.

A "Failure to Travel" policy will mean illegal migrants must take other "suitable" accommodation.

Refusing to do so could lose their support and housing, the Home Office stated.

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Around 100 migrants reject moving from their accommodation every week

Around 100 asylum seekers refuse to move accommodation every week, with ministers having no power to move them.

Labour's plans, which mirror those of the Conservatives, will be used across all migrant accommodation.

The move aims to end the use of expensive hotels to house asylum seekers.

It follows ministers unveiling ambitious plans to relocate thousands of illegal migrants to council houses and renovated homes from costly hotels.

The Government plans to work with local councils to acquire or lease residential properties nationwide.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has vowed to end the practice by 2029, aiming to save upwards of £1billion a year.

The taxpayer currently forks out nearly £6million every single day on asylum seekers, with more than 106,000 currently receiving taxpayer-funded support.

Asylum seekers have been given free accommodation and weekly allowances, with most arriving on small boats qualifying for the handouts.

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves said she will end housing asylum seekers in hotels by 2029

Minister for Border Security and Asylum, Dame Angela Eagle, said: "We inherited an asylum system on the brink of collapse - mismanaged, under strain, and costing the public a fortune. We are getting a grip.

"We are working to close hotels, restore order, and put fairness and value for money at the heart of our asylum system.

"This Government is making those necessary decisions to protect the taxpayer and uphold the integrity of our borders."

The news follows US President Donald Trump warning Sir Keir Starmer of a "horrible invasion" of migrants that is "killing Europe".

Speaking to GB News' Bev Turner, Trump said: "On immigration, you better get your act together or you're not going to have Europe anymore.

"You've got to stop this horrible invasion that is happening to Europe."