Labour to house asylum seekers on military sites
The Labour government announces a controversial new strategy to temporarily accommodate asylum seekers on disused military sites to tackle the severe housing shortage and clear the backlog of claims.
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UK to move asylum seekers from hotels to military barracks
Exclusive: Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood unveils a major new policy to move asylum seekers out of expensive hotels and into repurposed military barracks, aiming to cut costs and deter Channel crossings.
Labour to Shut Asylum Hotels, Use Military Barracks
Exclusive: The new Labour government unveils a tough new immigration plan to shut down costly asylum seeker hotels, fast-track decisions, and house migrants in repurposed military barracks in a major policy shift.
Cleverly Defends Rwanda Plan as Legal Challenges Mount
Home Secretary James Cleverly defends the controversial Rwanda asylum plan against Labour's accusations of being an expensive 'gimmick' as new legal challenges emerge.
UK Refugee Family Reunion Applications Plummet by 75%
Exclusive investigation reveals a dramatic 75% collapse in family reunion applications for asylum seekers and refugees in the UK, raising alarm over the human impact of recent policy changes.
Labour's migrant deal in tatters as Cooper offers no guarantees
Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper faces scrutiny as she fails to guarantee the swift return of asylum seekers to France under a proposed one-for-one agreement, casting doubt on Labour's immigration strategy.
UK to close asylum hotels early, saving £1bn
The Home Office has announced a major acceleration of its plan to end the use of hotels for asylum seekers, with new figures revealing a potential £1 billion saving for taxpayers.
Cooper's pledge: Scrap asylum hotels and stop small boats
Labour's Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper vows to end the 'wasteful' use of hotels for asylum seekers and tackle the small boats crisis with a new cross-border police unit, as she outlines Labour's immigration strategy.
Yvette Cooper pledges to end asylum hotel use and stop small boats
Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper vows a Labour government would rapidly clear the asylum backlog and end costly hotel use, while tackling small boat crossings with a new cross-border police unit.
UK Eyes Majorca & Ibiza Hotels for Asylum Seekers
Exclusive: The UK government is planning to house asylum seekers in tourist hotels on the Spanish islands of Majorca and Ibiza, in a move that has sparked outrage from local officials and the tourism industry.
Starmer Condemns 'Disgraceful' Epping Asylum Hotel Plan
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer slams the government's 'shambolic' plan to house asylum seekers in an Epping Forest hotel, branding it a failure of the broken asylum system.
UK bans asylum seekers from buying luxury goods
New Home Office rules prohibit asylum seekers from purchasing items deemed 'non-essential', including smartphones and video games, while restricting cash allowances to just £15 per week.
Epping Asylum Protests: Four Arrested in Tense Standoff
Tensions flared in Epping as far-right protesters clashed with police outside a hotel housing asylum seekers. Four arrests were made during the demonstration, which saw heated exchanges and a significant police presence.
High Court Blocks Asylum Seeker Hotel in Epping
In a landmark decision, the High Court has ruled against the Home Office's use of the Bell Hotel in Epping for asylum seekers, siding with local council and residents. This ruling challenges the government's controversial asylum dispersal policy and sets
Court Blocks Asylum Seeker Eviction from Epping Hotel
In a major legal victory for migrant rights, the Court of Appeal has overturned a decision to remove asylum seekers from an Epping hotel. Discover the human rights arguments that secured their stay.
Court Overturns Ban on Epping Asylum Seeker Hotel
In a significant legal reversal, the Court of Appeal has quashed Epping Forest District Council's ban on using the Bell Hotel to house asylum seekers. The ruling, citing flawed decision-making, is a major victory for the Home Office and sets a crucial pre
UK Asylum Hotel Crisis Deepens Amid Political Pressure
Exclusive: The number of asylum seekers in UK hotels remains stubbornly high despite government efforts, sparking a fierce political battle over immigration policy and public spending.
Police Clash With Protesters at Essex Asylum Seeker Hotel
Violence flared in Essex as police and protesters clashed during a demonstration outside a hotel housing asylum seekers. Read the full report on the chaotic scenes and the escalating national debate.
Brits Open Their Homes to Asylum Seekers in Grassroots Movement
Amid a growing housing crisis, a powerful grassroots movement is seeing ordinary British citizens volunteer to host asylum seekers in their spare rooms, offering sanctuary and challenging government policy.
Epping Erupts Over Secret Home Office Asylum Hotel Plan
Exclusive: Furious residents of an affluent Essex town are blindsided by the Home Office's covert plan to house hundreds of asylum seekers in a local hotel, sparking fears over local services and community safety.
Sleepwalking Asylum Seekers at Kent's Manston Centre
Exclusive report reveals disturbing scenes of extreme exhaustion as asylum seekers at the Manston processing centre in Kent are found sleepwalking while standing, raising serious concerns about welfare conditions.
UK Asylum Seekers in Crisis: 'No Money, No Food, No Hope'
Exclusive testimony from asylum seekers in Yorkshire reveals a deepening humanitarian crisis, with families facing destitution and despair due to Home Office delays and the controversial Rwanda policy.
Home Office Vows Surge in Asylum Hotel Closures for 2026
The Home Office announces an accelerated plan to shut down asylum seeker hotels, promising a 'significant increase' in closures starting early 2026, aiming to cut costs and reduce the asylum backlog.
Asylum Hotels Ordered to House Convicted Foreign Criminals
Exclusive: Home Office contractors managing asylum seeker hotels are being compelled to accommodate foreign nationals with criminal convictions, while staff undergo controversial 'unconscious bias' training. A leaked memo reveals the escalating crisis in
Yvette Cooper: Govt's £8m Daily Asylum Hotel Bill 'Shambolic'
Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper exposes the Tories' disastrous asylum policy costing taxpayers £8 million per day on hotels, as she pledges Labour's strategic overhaul.
Germany to deny lawyers to failed asylum seekers
In a dramatic policy shift, Germany's coalition government announces plans to strip access to legal aid and lawyers from migrants with rejected asylum claims, sparking a fierce debate on migration and human rights.
Cooper vows fast-track asylum removals amid hotel protests
Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper pledges a new rapid removal system for failed asylum seekers as public discontent over the use of hotels to house migrants intensifies across the UK.
Epping Forest Fury Over Secret Asylum Hotel Plans
Exclusive: Home Office faces fierce backlash from residents and MPs over secretive plans to house asylum seekers in a hotel in the Conservative stronghold of Epping Forest, igniting a major political row.
Nationwide Protests Erupt Over UK Asylum Seeker Hotels
Furious anti-migrant campaigners and local residents stage nationwide protests against the housing of asylum seekers in hotels, citing security fears and a lack of consultation. The growing backlash puts pressure on the Home Office.
UK Asylum Map Reveals Stark Postcode Lottery
Exclusive analysis of Home Office data exposes the stark geographic disparities in asylum seeker dispersal across the UK, with some local authorities supporting hundreds while others take none.
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