The UK Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, has purchased marquees to house up to 2,000 Asylum Seekers on disused military sites by the end of August, in an effort to avoid using hotels. This comes as the number of unauthorised small boat crossings has surged, with over 14,000 people making the journey this year. However, a similar proposal was rejected last year due to concerns of inhumane treatment. Additionally, positive cases of tuberculosis have been detected at a former RAF site in Essex, and the UK's first floating barge for asylum seekers is due to receive its first arrivals on Tuesday.

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