Protests against migrant housing have escalated in London and other parts of the United Kingdom, leading to clashes between rival groups and police interventions. Several hundred demonstrators gathered outside the Thistle City Barbican Hotel in central London, demanding its closure as accommodation for migrants. These protests have seen confrontations between left-wing anti-racism activists and anti-migrant groups, with police issuing arrest warnings amid scuffles. Migrants housed in the hotel were observed filming and interacting with protesters from the windows. Similar tensions and clashes have occurred in Manchester, where far-right group Britain First organized a march against migrants, resulting in confrontations with anti-racist activists. Additional protests have taken place in Epping, a London suburb, following allegations of sexual assault involving an asylum seeker. Authorities have worked to separate opposing demonstrators, with chants of "refugees are welcome here" heard from counter-protesters. The unrest reflects ongoing divisions in the UK over immigration and asylum policies.