Mahmood unveils hardline asylum shake-up
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces the biggest asylum system reforms in a generation, including a 20-year wait for settlement and enforced family removals, sparking a Labour backlash.
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UK asylum claims hit record 108,000 - Europe's biggest surge
Shocking new figures reveal Britain has recorded Europe's largest increase in asylum applications, with claims soaring to 108,000 this year - an 84,000 surge from previous levels, creating unprecedented pressure on the UK's immigration system.
UK Asylum Appeals Surge Overwhelms Courts
Britain's immigration courts face collapse as asylum appeals surge to unprecedented levels, creating dangerous backlogs and raising serious concerns about public safety.
Home Office Scraps Epping Forest Asylum Hotel Plan
Exclusive: The Home Office's controversial plan to house asylum seekers in an Epping Forest hotel has been abruptly abandoned following intense local opposition and security concerns, revealing deepening challenges in the UK's migrant accommodation crisis
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Putin critic's UK asylum bid rejected, faces deportation
A prominent Russian anti-Putin activist has had his UK asylum claim rejected, leaving him in legal limbo and facing potential deportation. The Home Office decision raises questions about Britain's stance on Kremlin critics.
UK Asylum Seeker Numbers Mapped in New Data
Newly released data exposes the stark geographic disparities in asylum seeker dispersal across the UK, with Home Office figures showing a massive concentration in specific regions, straining local services and igniting a fresh debate on immigration policy
Councils Rebel Against Labour's 'Unfunded' Asylum Hotel Plan
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.
High Court Rules Asylum Hotels Unlawful
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.
High Court rules Govt asylum eviction plan unlawful
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.
High Court Orders Essex Asylum Hotel Closed After Protests
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.
Judge urged to close asylum seeker hotel in Epping
Local residents and officials demand closure of a hotel in Epping used to house asylum seekers, citing safety and welfare issues.
UK's secret asylum policy sparks confusion
The UK government's controversial 'one-in, one-out' asylum policy has sparked confusion and criticism as many remain unaware of its implementation.
Far-right and anti-asylum protesters clash in Nuneaton
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.
UK to Cover Asylum Transport Costs in France Deal
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.
Egyptian asylum seeker drowns on Canada-bound ship
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.
Police arrest protesters at London asylum hotel demo
Demonstrators clashed with police outside a hotel housing asylum seekers in London, leading to multiple arrests as tensions over immigration policies escalate.
Cubans overtake Venezuelans in Brazil asylum claims
For the first time, Cuban asylum seekers have outnumbered Venezuelans in Brazil, marking a significant shift in migration patterns in Latin America.
Luxury Living for UK Asylum Seekers in Migrant Hotels
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.
UK to penalise asylum seekers refusing hotel moves
The UK government announces stricter measures for asylum seekers who decline transfers from hotels to alternative accommodations, risking benefit cuts.
UK may force homeowners to house asylum seekers
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.
Farage joins Epping asylum hotel protest
Nigel Farage joined demonstrators in Essex to protest the housing of asylum seekers in a local hotel, leading to tense standoffs with police.
Police escort protesters at asylum seeker hotel
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.
Delivery firms illegally employing asylum seekers
The Home Office faces criticism after reports reveal delivery firms illegally employing asylum seekers housed in taxpayer-funded hotels, sparking calls for urgent reform.
Mother forced to kiss migrant in asylum hotel scandal
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.
Haunted asylum filled with creepy shoes and ghostly whispers
A chilling exploration of an abandoned asylum where eerie shoes and ghostly whispers hint at its dark past. Discover the spine-tingling history behind this forgotten place.
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