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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UK's asylum barracks plan branded 'fanciful' by experts
Leading immigration specialists condemn government proposals to house asylum seekers in military-style barracks, warning of serious welfare concerns and impractical implementation timelines.
Labour's plan to clear asylum backlog and end hotel use
Exclusive: Labour reveals comprehensive strategy to clear asylum backlog and move migrants out of expensive hotels, tackling both humanitarian concerns and public spending.
UK's £8m daily asylum hotel bill exposes system failure
Exclusive investigation reveals how Britain's broken asylum system is costing taxpayers £8 million daily on hotel accommodation alone, with both Conservative and Labour policies failing to address the deepening crisis.
UK's £8m daily asylum hotel crisis exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals how Britain's broken asylum system is haemorrhaging public funds while failing both migrants and local communities. Discover the staggering truth behind the hotel accommodation crisis.
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
Asylum Hotel Failures Exposed: Millions Wasted on Empty Rooms
Damning investigation reveals Home Office wasting millions on half-empty asylum hotels while local communities face strain and resources stretched to breaking point.
Court quashes UK-Libya asylum deal in landmark ruling
The Court of Appeal has quashed a controversial asylum agreement between Britain and Libya, declaring it unlawful in a major blow to government immigration policy.
Kosovo offers to take UK's failed asylum seekers
In a dramatic diplomatic move, Kosovo has volunteered to become the pioneering country accepting asylum seekers rejected by Britain, potentially reshaping European migration policy.
Judge delays decision on Essex migrant hotel fate
A High Court judge will determine the fate of asylum seekers at a controversial Essex hotel after a tense three-day hearing concluded without immediate verdict.
Home Office: 12 staff, 1 worker on Rwanda returns
Exclusive investigation reveals staggering inefficiency within the Home Office as a dozen staff members are assigned to Rwanda asylum policy, with only a single caseworker actually processing returns.
Epping hotel protest: Asylum seeker rooftop standoff continues
A tense standoff continues at a Essex hotel as asylum seeker Martin, supported by activists, resists removal in a dramatic rooftop protest over potential Rwanda deportation.
Nauru refugees hungry despite $15M per person spending
Shocking new reports reveal refugees and asylum seekers on Nauru are going hungry despite Australian government spending reaching £8 million per person annually. Exclusive investigation uncovers the human cost of offshore processing.
29 Americans seek Australian asylum since Trump's return
Exclusive figures reveal at least 29 American citizens have applied for asylum in Australia since Donald Trump began his second presidential term, highlighting growing political concerns among US nationals.
Starmer's bold asylum plan: Fast-track deportations revealed
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer unveils radical plan to clear asylum backlog, fast-track removals to safe countries, and strike new Rwanda-style agreements in major immigration policy shift.
Starmer to scrap Rwanda scheme in migration overhaul
Keir Starmer announces radical immigration reforms, pledging to end the controversial Rwanda scheme and tackle asylum backlog while facing criticism from both left and right.
UK charges asylum seekers £400 application fees
The UK government introduces controversial new immigration fees requiring asylum seekers to pay hundreds of pounds for applications, sparking debate about accessibility and fairness.
Australia's Bold Visa Offer to UK Professionals
Discover how Australia is actively recruiting British workers with streamlined visa processes and attractive incentives across multiple sectors facing critical shortages.
Davey's pledge: Clear asylum backlog in six months
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey pledges to clear the UK's asylum backlog within six months and end hotel use for refugees, making it a core election promise.
First Asylum Seeker Removed to France in UK Deal
The Home Office has confirmed the first removal of an asylum seeker to France under a new reciprocal agreement, sparking immediate backlash from charities who label the scheme 'inhumane and unworkable'.
Australia pledges 65% emissions cut by 2035
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unveils Australia's ambitious new 2035 emissions reduction target of 65%, positioning the nation as a global leader in climate action while ensuring economic stability.
Virgin Australia to Allow Pets in Cabins from 2025
Virgin Australia is set to revolutionise air travel by allowing pets in cabins on select domestic routes from 2025. Here's everything you need to know about the new policy, including costs, eligible animals, and how it will work in practice.
Eritrean migrant challenges UK-France deportation deal in High Court
A 25-year-old Eritrean man has launched a High Court challenge against the UK government's migrant deal with France, claiming it leaves him destitute. The case could set a major precedent for Labour's immigration policy.
UK's First 'One In, One Out' Asylum Flight to Rwanda
The UK government has launched its first flight under a new scheme to send asylum seekers to Rwanda, coinciding with the arrival of a separate group of migrants. Critics decry the policy as a costly and inhumane 'political gimmick'.
UK Rwanda Deportation Flight Grounded After Legal Ruling
The Home Office's flagship Rwanda asylum plan is in chaos after a last-minute legal intervention halted the first deportation flight, sparking a major political and human rights clash.
UK's Radical 'One In, One Out' Asylum Plan Revealed
Exclusive: The UK government is considering a hardline 'quota' system for asylum seekers, potentially turning away new arrivals unless others are removed. Critics warn of legal and ethical nightmares.
British Men Killed in Kangaroo Island Car Crash
Two British men have tragically lost their lives following a single-vehicle crash on South Australia's Kangaroo Island. The fatal incident occurred on the Playford Highway, casting a shadow over the popular tourist destination.
Brit's Identity Crisis Over Government's Rwanda Asylum Scheme
Exclusive: A British citizen reveals the profound identity crisis and loss of national pride following the UK's controversial Rwanda asylum policy, questioning the nation's core values.
UK erects 'not welcome' signs for asylum seekers in France
The Home Office has sparked outrage by placing stark warning signs on French beaches, informing potential asylum seekers they are 'not welcome' in the UK and face swift removal to Rwanda.
UK may suspend visas over failed asylum returns
Exclusive: Immigration Minister Kevin Foster announces hardline strategy to suspend visas for countries that do not cooperate with the removal of unsuccessful asylum seekers, marking a significant shift in UK border policy.
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