Crowborough spends £16k on CCTV as migrants move in
Crowborough Town Council approves £16,000 CCTV upgrade as 540 male asylum seekers prepare to move into a local barracks. Locals protest and seek judicial review.
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UK's Channel migrant deal labelled a 'joke' as figures reveal imbalance
Official data shows the UK has accepted more asylum seekers from France than it has returned under Labour's flagship deal, as small boat crossings hit second-highest annual total. Read the full analysis.
36 died in Channel small boat crossings in 2025
At least 36 people, including a child, died trying to cross the English Channel last year. Charities demand safe routes and official records to honour the victims.
Asylum seekers to be housed in new council homes
A new government pilot will fund councils to build or refurbish homes for asylum seekers, aiming to end costly hotel use. The plan faces backlash amid record social housing waiting lists. Read the full details.
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.
Reform candidate criticised for 'eat bacon' religion comments
Reform UK's Chris Parry faces pressure over 'unacceptable' remarks suggesting non-Christians eat pork to prove faith. Labour slams Nigel Farage for inaction. Read the full story.
Thinktank Finds Limited Abuse of Modern Slavery System
A new report from centre-right thinktank Bright Blue challenges claims of widespread misuse of modern slavery rules by asylum seekers, suggesting Home Office reforms may have limited impact.
Controversial Napier asylum barracks closes after 6 years
The UK's first military barracks used to house asylum seekers, Napier in Folkestone, closes after a damning six years marked by Covid outbreaks, court rulings, and protests. Discover the full story.
Asylum Seekers Pose Lifetime Fiscal Burden, Report Finds
Official advisers reveal asylum seekers have an 'unambiguously negative' fiscal impact, costing hundreds of thousands each. Read the full MAC report analysis.
Council to appeal High Court asylum hotel ruling
Epping Forest District Council votes to continue legal fight against Bell Hotel housing asylum seekers. Follow the latest developments in this ongoing planning dispute.
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.
Military Bases Mapped for Asylum Seeker Housing
Exclusive map reveals 2,177 UK military sites potentially housing asylum seekers as Labour aims to end hotel use by 2029. Discover the locations and capacity details.
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.
Failed asylum seekers offered extra cash to leave UK
The UK Government plans increased cash incentives for failed asylum seekers to voluntarily depart. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's controversial reforms face internal party criticism. Share your views.
Asylum seekers tell of desperation under UK-France deal
Exclusive: Asylum seekers returned to France under the UK's controversial 'one in, one out' scheme reveal a cycle of fear and hopelessness, challenging the government's deterrence narrative.
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.
Crowborough Barracks to house 600 asylum seekers
Work begins to convert Crowborough Army Camp into accommodation for 600 male asylum seekers, sparking major local protests and a legal challenge. Read the full story.
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.
Crowborough protests asylum seeker army camp plan
Hundreds of Crowborough locals marched in protest against government plans to house 600 asylum seekers in a disused military camp. Read about the community's fears and the official response.
UK asylum support to become discretionary
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces sweeping asylum reforms, making housing and financial support discretionary to tackle illegal migration. Read the full details.
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 to revoke asylum support in immigration crackdown
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood unveils sweeping asylum reforms stripping financial support and making refugee status temporary. Learn how this affects UK immigration policy.
Inside Britain's Asylum Capital: Westminster Hotel Crisis
An exclusive ground report reveals the shocking reality of life inside a Westminster hotel housing hundreds of asylum seekers, exposing the human stories behind Britain's immigration debate.
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.
Father stabbed as migrant tents overwhelm bankrupt UK council
Exclusive investigation reveals how a British town declared bankruptcy now faces violent unrest as asylum seeker tensions erupt on streets, with shocking details of a father's tragic stabbing death.
Dublin hotels full amid UK asylum seeker influx
Dublin accommodation providers are experiencing unprecedented pressure as the UK government considers relocating asylum seekers to Ireland, creating a potential humanitarian crisis in the Irish capital.
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.
Manston Asylum Centre Inquiry Stalled Amid Concerns
Official investigation into conditions at Kent's controversial Manston asylum processing centre has reportedly stalled, raising alarm about detainee welfare and transparency.
Labour to clear asylum backlog and end migrant hotels
Sir Keir Starmer commits to clearing asylum backlog and closing costly migrant hotels within months through new processing centres and enforcement measures.
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