Asylum seekers living at a hotel focused on by protesters have been left too scared to go outside, a charity boss said. Rival groups have clashed outside The Bell Hotel in Epping, Essex, during several demonstrations since 13 July.

The Home Office has accused some asylum seekers of 'gaming the system' by refusing to move into suitable accommodation.

Asylum seekers staying in federally-funded hotels will soon have to check out as Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada says that funding will end on Sept. 30. The department says it will help people staying in hotels find housing,