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.
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Councils to house asylum seekers until year-end
Local authorities across Britain face extended housing obligations for asylum seekers until December 31st as government struggles with processing delays and accommodation shortages.
Dublin asylum hotel protests turn violent, police attacked
Gardaí face assaults during demonstrations outside Dublin accommodation centre housing international protection applicants, with far-right elements blamed for escalating tensions.
Children in UK asylum hotels endure cockroaches and mould
Disturbing investigation exposes appalling living conditions in UK asylum accommodation, with children suffering insect infestations, mould, and inadequate facilities while awaiting claims processing.
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.
Council takes Government to court over asylum hotel
Essex council launches unprecedented legal challenge against Home Office decision to house asylum seekers in local hotel, citing inadequate consultation and strain on community resources.
Asylum seeker laughed after fatal stabbing, court hears
A Sudanese asylum seeker allegedly laughed and performed a celebratory dance after fatally stabbing a fellow migrant worker at a Scottish hotel being used to house refugees, a court has been told in shocking testimony.
Taxpayers fund migrants' seaside hotel stays
Exclusive investigation reveals how millions in public funds are being spent housing small boat arrivals in luxury coastal accommodation while local services face cuts.
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.
Home Office secretly moves asylum seekers to Scottish Borders
Exclusive: African asylum seekers secretly transported from London to remote Scottish hotel as Home Office faces mounting pressure over accommodation crisis
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.
Migrants' babies get UK passports before asylum decisions
Exclusive investigation reveals infants born to asylum seekers who crossed the English Channel in small boats are receiving British passports before their parents' claims are processed, raising serious questions about UK immigration policy.
Albanian migrant found dead on Bibby Stockholm barge
A young Albanian man has died aboard the controversial Bibby Stockholm barge in Dorset, with friends claiming he was tricked about living conditions. The incident raises serious questions about the government's asylum accommodation policy.
Afghan migrants fake torture videos for UK asylum claims
Shocking investigation reveals Afghan migrants fabricating brutal torture videos to support UK asylum claims while enjoying holidays abroad, exploiting British taxpayer-funded hotels and legal aid.
Afghan Interpreter Who Saved US Marines Denied UK Asylum
Exclusive: Joy Peter, an Afghan interpreter who heroically saved US Marines from a Taliban bomb, faces deportation from the UK after his asylum claim was rejected, despite Taliban death threats.
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'.
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'.
Historic Portsmouth Sea Fort Becomes Migrant Hotel
The historic HMS Haslemere sea fort in Portsmouth Harbour is set to become a floating migrant accommodation centre, housing 500 asylum seekers as the government grapples with record Channel crossings and a £8M daily hotel bill.
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.
Northern Towns Form UK's 'Asylum Golden Triangle'
An exclusive investigation reveals how Bolton, Blackburn, and Stockport form a 'golden triangle' for housing asylum seekers in private accommodation, costing taxpayers millions and sparking local tensions.
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.
Dambusters HQ RAF Scampton to House Asylum Seekers
The historic home of the WWII Dambusters squadron, RAF Scampton in Lincolnshire, is set to be converted into accommodation for 2,000 asylum seekers, sparking outrage from local councils and heritage groups.
Mubarak's Son Denied UK Asylum After Fraud Conviction
Alaa Mubarak, son of Egypt's ousted dictator, has been refused asylum in Britain following his conviction for embezzling millions in public funds. Exclusive details on the legal battle and political implications.
Family's 3-Year Hotel Nightmare After UK Move
A young family who relocated from Australia for a better life reveal their three-year ordeal living in a single Travelodge room, abandoned by a UK council and trapped in a broken housing system.
UK pays households £1,500 monthly to host asylum seekers
British households can now earn tax-free payments for providing accommodation to asylum seekers under the new 'Asylum Seekers Accommodation Scheme' launched by the Home Office to address the costly hotel crisis.
Asylum seeker guilty of sexual assault at Essex hotel
An asylum seeker housed at a controversial Essex hotel has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a female staff member. The case raises serious questions about the Home Office's use of contingency accommodation.
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.
Labour's migrant deal in tatters as Cooper offers no guarantees
Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper faces scrutiny as she fails to guarantee the swift return of asylum seekers to France under a proposed one-for-one agreement, casting doubt on Labour's immigration strategy.
UK to close asylum hotels early, saving £1bn
The Home Office has announced a major acceleration of its plan to end the use of hotels for asylum seekers, with new figures revealing a potential £1 billion saving for taxpayers.
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