Starmer's asylum hotel crisis: 69% of voters say 'very badly'
Exclusive polling reveals overwhelming public backlash against Sir Keir Starmer's approach to the asylum hotel controversy, as pressure mounts on the holidaying Labour leader.
Exclusive polling reveals overwhelming public backlash against Sir Keir Starmer's approach to the asylum hotel controversy, as pressure mounts on the holidaying Labour leader.
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has launched an urgent investigation into the 'completely unacceptable' conditions at a Birmingham Holiday Inn housing asylum seekers, following a damning inspection report.
Tensions boil over across Britain as local communities protest the housing of asylum seekers in hotels. From Merseyside to Essex, demonstrations escalate into clashes with police, revealing deep-seated frustrations over the UK's immigration policy.
Exclusive investigation reveals the full scale of UK asylum seeker hotel use under the Conservatives. Discover which towns are housing migrants and the staggering £8.2m daily cost to taxpayers.
Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick orders immediate closure of asylum hotels in areas with community tensions, as government faces pressure over small boat crossings and £8 million daily hotel bill.
Dozens of asylum seekers in Epping, Essex, have organised a peaceful demonstration outside their hotel accommodation, protesting what they describe as 'intolerable' living conditions, poor food quality, and a lack of clear information about their status,
The Home Office is challenging a landmark High Court ruling that blocked the use of a hotel in Epping Forest for asylum seekers, setting the stage for a major legal battle over the UK's migrant accommodation crisis.
Fierce protests have erupted outside hotels housing asylum seekers across the UK, revealing deep local tensions and placing the government's immigration strategy in the spotlight.
Tensions boil over in Essex as Epping residents stage large-scale demonstrations, blocking roads and clashing with police over hotels converted to asylum seeker accommodation. Locals cite fears over safety and strained public services.
Exclusive figures reveal the UK government is spending a staggering £5.2 million every day housing asylum seekers in hotels, as small boat arrivals continue to strain the system.
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
Exclusive: Labour forces government to reveal secret data mapping the staggering scale of asylum seeker hotel use across Britain, costing taxpayers millions daily and sparking a major political row.
A Sudanese asylum seeker, housed in a luxury hotel at the public's expense, has been found guilty of sexually assaulting multiple women while working as a delivery rider. The case ignites a firestorm over the UK's immigration and justice systems.
Exclusive investigation reveals a Sudanese asylum seeker living in a taxpayer-funded luxury hotel is running an international tech business from his room, complete with MacBooks and designer goods, while the public foots the bill.
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.
Local authorities score a major legal victory against the Home Office, granting them new powers to challenge the use of hotels as asylum seeker accommodation. The ruling could set a nationwide precedent.
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
Kate Osborne, Labour MP for Jarrow, faces backlash as her office expenses hit nearly £28,000 in a year, a figure that dwarfs the area's average salary and ignites a debate on MPs' spending.
A visually impaired woman shares her terror after discovering a migrant has moved into a hotel mere steps from her home in Canary Wharf, raising safety concerns for her and her family.
Dozens of migrant families are camped outside Paris City Hall, sleeping on the ground under makeshift shelters as they await housing. Shocking images reveal the dire conditions amid France's ongoing accommodation crisis.
A man staying at an asylum seeker hotel in the UK has appeared in court accused of sexually assaulting a woman. The shocking case raises further concerns over security and safeguarding in temporary accommodation.
Pro-Palestine demonstrators stormed a London hotel housing asylum seekers, demanding an end to its use while drawing parallels to displacement in Gaza. The dramatic protest highlights growing tensions over UK immigration policies.
A four-star Hilton hotel has concealed its branding following local protests against its use as accommodation for asylum seekers. Discover the details behind the controversy.
Rising accommodation prices and soaring production costs threaten the future of Edinburgh Fringe, leaving performers questioning if the world's largest arts festival is still viable.
Emergency UN talks address soaring accommodation prices in Belém, Brazil, risking exclusion of smaller nations from critical climate summit COP30.
A UK-bound migrant was brutally executed in Dunkirk after being shot seven times by a people smuggler. The shocking incident highlights the dangers faced by those attempting to cross the Channel.
From crayon-covered walls to toys flushed down toilets, British parents are forking out millions annually to fix their children's mischievous mishaps. New research reveals the shocking costs of childhood creativity gone wild.
Growing tensions in Essex as protests against housing migrants in local hotels escalate, with policing costs soaring and residents demanding action.
A young girl is battling severe burns after a migrant boat she was on caught fire during a deportation operation from Spain. The harrowing incident has sparked outrage and renewed debates over immigration policies.
New research reveals UK parents spend a staggering £1,600 annually on children's activities, with weekends being the most expensive. Find out where the money goes and how families are coping.