Government drops plan to use Inverness army barracks for asylum seekers

The Home Office has dropped its plan to house asylum seekers at an army barracks in Inverness. A minister confirmed the decision on 25 June, ending a dispute that started eight months ago. Highland Council's sustained opposition—formal complaints and public pressure—appears to have changed the government's mind, though the council had no legal power to block it. Legal risks and practical difficulties also played a role.