The Home Office has confirmed that hundreds of migrants will be moved to military sites as the government tries to stop the use of asylum hotels.

About 900 men will be temporarily based at Cameron Barracks in Inverness, and Crowborough Training Camp in East Sussex.

A Home Office spokesperson said: "We are furious at the level of illegal migrants and asylum hotels. This government will close every asylum hotel.

"Work is well under way, with more suitable sites being brought forward to ease pressure on communities and cut asylum costs."

Industrial sites, temporary facilities and disused accommodation are also being considered as officials step up work to find alternatives.

The plans - first mooted by the defence secretary last month - have been confirmed ahead of the expected deport

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