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ASYLUM

Epping Forest ends legal fight over asylum hotel

Epping Forest DC has admitted defeat in its long-running legal battle over the use of a hotel to accommodate asylum seekers.

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By Martin Ford | 13 March 2026
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Epping Forest DC has admitted defeat in its long-running legal battle over the use of a hotel to accommodate asylum seekers.

The council's latest attempt to secure an injunction failed after judges rejected its request for an appeal hearing.

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