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Calculations reveal that the UK is spending over 2.67 billion Australian dollars annually on this policy, which has led to migrants enjoying lifestyles that many UK citizens would envy — free accommodation, meals, and recreational activities. This disparity fuels resentment among the native population, especially those struggling with their own financial hardships.
From an international perspective, countries like Australia managed similar issues differently. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Australians were housed in purpose-built detention centers or offshore facilities, rather than in luxury hotels. The UK does not currently have such facilities, relying instead on hotels that are not designed for long-term detention.