The UK Home Office is set to extend the grace period for refugees transitioning from government accommodation to 56 days, effective December 9. This interim measure responds to a rise in refugee homelessness and aims to assist local authorities until June 2025. Despite recent efforts to speed up asylum processing, the number of homeless refugees has increased, placing additional burdens on councils. Housing costs for asylum seekers remain a pressing issue, with significant expenses incurred from government-funded hotels.