Exclusive investigation reveals the UK government is spending a staggering £8.2 million per day housing asylum seekers in hotels, as far-right protests target accommodation sites across the country. The Independent's analysis uncovers the true cost of the
A landmark High Court ruling has thwarted the Home Office's controversial plan to use a four-star Essex hotel for asylum accommodation, siding with local council and residents. The decision sets a significant precedent for nationwide asylum housing disput
The High Court has delivered a scathing verdict against the Home Office, ruling its policy of evicting asylum seekers from hotels without adequate notice as unlawful. The judgment, a major victory for refugee charities, exposes a 'serious failing' in the
Exclusive figures reveal the UK government is spending a staggering £8.2 million every day to house over 50,000 asylum seekers in hotels, as the costly backlog crisis deepens.
Sir Keir Starmer's flagship pledge to end the costly use of hotels for asylum seekers is in turmoil as local authorities warn of a 'desperate' lack of funding and clear plans, with some outright refusing to cooperate.
In a dramatic blow to the Government's migrant housing strategy, Epping Forest District Council has successfully blocked the use of a local hotel for asylum seekers. The High Court ruling exposes deep disarray within Labour's flagship policy, leaving plan
A landmark High Court ruling has declared the Home Office's use of hotels for asylum seekers unlawful, throwing Home Secretary Yvette Cooper's strategy into chaos and triggering a frantic search for alternatives.
The High Court has delivered a scathing ruling against the Home Office, blocking its controversial plan to evict asylum seekers from a hotel in Epping. Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper accuses the government of 'total chaos' in its asylum policy.
A High Court judge has mandated the immediate closure of an Essex asylum accommodation following far-right demonstrations that raised serious public safety concerns. The ruling highlights growing tensions over migrant housing policies.
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Local residents and officials demand closure of a hotel in Epping used to house asylum seekers, citing safety and welfare issues.
Sensitive details of Afghan refugees housed in UK hotels were mistakenly shared, raising serious privacy concerns and potential risks.
The UK government's controversial 'one-in, one-out' asylum policy has sparked confusion and criticism as many remain unaware of its implementation.
UK Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces sweeping changes to the UCAS university application system, aiming to streamline the process and reduce stress for students.
Far-right demonstrators and anti-asylum protesters gathered in Nuneaton, sparking heated debates over UK immigration policies. Authorities monitored the situation closely as tensions flared.
Republican firebrand Kari Lake urges governors to stop accepting ICE applications, escalating tensions over US immigration policy.
The UK government has agreed to cover transportation expenses under a 'one in, one out' asylum seeker arrangement with France, aiming to manage migration flows more effectively.
An Egyptian man, whose asylum claim was rejected, tragically drowned on a cargo ship heading to Canada from Southampton. The incident has raised questions about immigration policies and the dangers faced by failed asylum seekers.
Demonstrators clashed with police outside a hotel housing asylum seekers in London, leading to multiple arrests as tensions over immigration policies escalate.
For the first time, Cuban asylum seekers have outnumbered Venezuelans in Brazil, marking a significant shift in migration patterns in Latin America.
A staggering 31,000 homeowners applied to convert garages into living spaces last year – enough to stack paperwork higher than Mount Everest. Experts blame the housing crisis and soaring costs.
Exclusive insights reveal asylum seekers in UK migrant hotels enjoy lavish amenities, from four-poster beds to gaming consoles, while concerns over alcohol and drug use grow.
The Indian Football Association has debunked rumours that Xavi and Pep Guardiola applied for the national team coaching role, calling the claims a hoax.
The UK government announces stricter measures for asylum seekers who decline transfers from hotels to alternative accommodations, risking benefit cuts.
Ministers are reportedly exploring controversial plans to compel British households to accommodate asylum seekers, mirroring policies in France. Critics warn of legal and logistical hurdles.
Nigel Farage joined demonstrators in Essex to protest the housing of asylum seekers in a local hotel, leading to tense standoffs with police.
Police were called to escort demonstrators outside a hotel housing asylum seekers as tensions flared between protesters and residents. Authorities maintain public order while debates over immigration policies intensify.
The Home Office faces criticism after reports reveal delivery firms illegally employing asylum seekers housed in taxpayer-funded hotels, sparking calls for urgent reform.
A vulnerable mother seeking asylum in the UK was reportedly coerced into kissing a migrant at a government-funded hotel, sparking outrage and calls for an investigation.
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