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Update on the Afghan Resettlement Programme
28 April 2026
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Ministry of Defence
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At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement provides an update on the progress and changes to the Afghan Resettlement Programme (ARP) and outlines steps towards its conclusion.
Action Requested
The MOD aims to conclude ARP in this Parliament by making all remaining eligibility decisions by spring next year, ending in-country assistance for movements out of Afghanistan, reducing reliance on transitional accommodation provided by the Defence Estate, and closing two hotels by May. The programme will continue support until 2028.
Key Facts
- As of now, there are fewer than 17,000 outstanding applications, down from circa 25,000 in July 2025.
- There are fewer than 9,000 eligible Afghans still to relocate to the UK.
- The MOD has ceased running transitional sites on the Defence Estate and is piloting an approach that empowers Local Authorities to make tailored decisions on accommodation.
- Two of six hotels used for transitional accommodation will be closed by May.
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