Labour breaks asylum caseworker pledge, numbers fall 13%
Exclusive figures reveal a drop in asylum caseworkers under Labour, contradicting a key manifesto promise to hire more staff and clear the backlog. Discover the full story.
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Mahmood to End Support for Some Asylum Seekers
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood plans to remove government support from thousands of asylum seekers to accelerate hotel closures. Read the latest on Labour's immigration policy.
NYC Mayor Mamdani's Symbolic First Day Commute
New York City's new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, began his first full day with a subway ride and swift action on rent. Read about his pledges and the immediate backlash.
South Korea's Climate Goals Conflict with US LNG Deal
South Korea pledges to retire coal plants by 2040, but a major US LNG import deal threatens to lock it into fossil fuels. Can it reconcile its green ambitions with trade pressures?
Nearly 30,000 lone asylum-seeking boys in UK care
Exclusive figures reveal nearly 30,000 unaccompanied asylum-seeking boys have entered UK care since 2020, straining councils and sparking safeguarding concerns. Read the full investigation.
Ex-MP: Labour's Tax Pledge Was an Unnecessary Straitjacket
Former Labour MP Tony Wright argues manifesto pledges like Starmer's tax promise are not binding contracts. Good governance requires flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances. Read the full analysis.
Starmer defends tax-raising Budget amid manifesto row
Keir Starmer defends the tax-raising Budget as essential for public services and fighting child poverty, while experts warn it fails to boost growth. Read the full analysis.
IFS: Reeves broke tax pledge in Budget
The IFS says Rachel Reeves broke a manifesto pledge with £26bn tax hikes, pushing the tax burden to a record high. Read the full analysis.
Asylum seeker hotel numbers rise 13% in three months
New data reveals a 13% surge in asylum seekers housed in UK hotels, reaching 36,273. Labour pledges to end the practice by 2029. Discover the latest figures and political responses.
Enver Solomon: 'We thought Rwanda was the worst'
Refugee Council CEO Enver Solomon discusses the profound disappointment with Labour's new asylum policies, the hostile environment, and finding hope amidst political turmoil.
PM declines to rule out tax rises ahead of Budget
Prime Minister Keir Starmer refuses to reaffirm manifesto tax pledge ahead of crucial Budget. Will working people face higher taxes? Read the latest.
New homes in England hit near-decade low
Official figures reveal new home construction in England has fallen to its lowest level since 2015/16, dealing a blow to Labour's 1.5 million homes pledge. Discover the full analysis.
Labour's asylum plans spark internal party outrage
Shabana Mahmood's asylum system overhaul faces backlash from Labour MPs. Will policies be diluted? Analysis of Labour's new immigration rhetoric.
MPs: NHS waiting list target at 'serious risk'
MPs warn the Government's key NHS waiting list pledge is in serious jeopardy, drawing parallels to HS2 failures. Will patient care suffer amid major reforms?
Labour's 20-year asylum plan faces backlash
Labour's proposal requiring asylum seekers to wait 20 years for citizenship faces fierce criticism for fostering insecurity and mimicking racist rhetoric. Read the full analysis.
Mahmood unveils UK's toughest-ever asylum crackdown
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood reveals radical asylum reforms inspired by Denmark, facing significant Labour backlash. Discover the key changes and the political fallout.
Labour faces revolt over hardline Danish-style asylum plans
Shabana Mahmood unveils radical asylum reforms inspired by Denmark's tough stance, creating political headaches for Starmer as Labour MPs rebel against the proposals.
Labour asylum crackdown sparks internal party backlash
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood unveils sweeping asylum reforms including enforced returns for families, drawing criticism from Labour backbenchers who call measures 'cruel' and 'visionless shambles'.
Labour MPs revolt against Starmer's 'cruel' asylum plans
Sir Keir Starmer faces significant Labour rebellion over 'dystopian' asylum reforms that include refugee status reviews and overseas return hubs. Read the full story.
Labour MPs condemn Mahmood's asylum reforms
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood battles Labour MPs over plans to deter asylum seekers and make removals easier. Read the full details of the controversial reforms.
Labour MPs rebel against Mahmood's asylum reforms
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood battles internal party criticism over plans to 'restore order and control' to the UK asylum system. Read the full details of the controversial proposals.
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.
Labour's risky asylum pitch to tackle 'out of control' system
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood unveils radical asylum plans, sparking internal Labour criticism and warnings of 'ICE-style raids'. Explore the political fallout.
Labour's 20-year asylum wait plan sparks backlash
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces drastic asylum law changes including 20-year settlement wait and visa sanctions against uncooperative nations. Read the full details.
Labour's Asylum Reforms: ICE-Style Raids Feared
Labour MP Stella Creasy warns that proposed asylum reforms could lead to ICE-style raids and perpetual limbo for refugees, arguing for a more compassionate and economically sound approach.
New California Community Requires Residents Sign Kindness Pledge
Silverwood, a $7 billion master-planned community in California, requires residents to sign a kindness pledge before moving in. Discover how this innovative approach aims to foster community spirit.
Labour's 20-year asylum wait in immigration crackdown
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces radical asylum reforms, ending the UK's 'golden ticket' with a 20-year wait for permanent settlement. Read the full details.
Labour to Scrap Asylum Seeker Housing & Benefit Rights
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces radical asylum system reforms, ending automatic support for refugees. Learn how this Danish-inspired model will impact migration.
UK Makes Asylum Support Discretionary in Overhaul
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces historic changes to UK asylum system, ending automatic handouts. Discover how discretionary support aims to restore control and fairness.
Reeves Abandons Income Tax Rise After Labour Revolt
Chancellor Rachel Reeves performs a major U-turn on planned income tax increases following pressure from Labour MPs fearing a breach of manifesto promises. Discover the political fallout.
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