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UK Home Office spent billions on asylum hotels, MPs say | BBC News
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jimmys0816ypg70 posted on 2025/10/28Ever wondered about the big spending behind asylum hotels in the UK? This BBC News report dives into the details, explaining government contracts and potential mismanagement. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary related to politics and immigration, perfect for understanding real-world news!
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US /ˈmæsɪv/
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UK /ˈmæsɪv/
- Adjective
- Very big; large; too big
- Large or imposing in scale or scope.
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US /fɪˈnɑməˌnɑn, -nən/
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UK /fə'nɒmɪnən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Unusual event, fact that can be studied
- Interesting or unusual person, group
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US /ˌsɪtʃuˈeʃən/
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UK /ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place, position or area that something is in
- An unexpected problem or difficulty
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US /ˌkɑntrəˈvɚʃəl, -siəl/
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UK /ˌkɔntrəˈvə:ʃəl/
- Adjective
- Causing a great deal of argument, or conflict
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