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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.

UK's Largest Asylum System Overhaul Announced

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood warns public consent for asylum could collapse without action on illegal migration. Her sweeping reforms include temporary refugee status and new safe routes.

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.

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.

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.

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

Labour's Powell: Listen more to party members

In her first major speech as Labour's deputy leader, Lucy Powell calls for radical internal reforms to give party members greater influence over policy and direction.

SEND Reforms Risk Repeating Universal Credit Failures

A damning IFS report cautions that the government's planned special educational needs reforms risk mirroring the catastrophic rollout of Universal Credit, potentially leaving vulnerable children without essential support.

UK bans asylum seekers from buying luxury goods

New Home Office rules prohibit asylum seekers from purchasing items deemed 'non-essential', including smartphones and video games, while restricting cash allowances to just £15 per week.

Epping Asylum Protests: Four Arrested in Tense Standoff

Tensions flared in Epping as far-right protesters clashed with police outside a hotel housing asylum seekers. Four arrests were made during the demonstration, which saw heated exchanges and a significant police presence.

Reform UK Councillor Suspended from Home Office Asylum Role

A Reform UK councillor working in the Home Office's asylum claims processing has been suspended after The Guardian revealed his political affiliation, raising serious questions about conflicts of interest and political neutrality within the immigration sy

High Court Blocks Asylum Seeker Hotel in Epping

In a landmark decision, the High Court has ruled against the Home Office's use of the Bell Hotel in Epping for asylum seekers, siding with local council and residents. This ruling challenges the government's controversial asylum dispersal policy and sets

Court Blocks Asylum Seeker Eviction from Epping Hotel

In a major legal victory for migrant rights, the Court of Appeal has overturned a decision to remove asylum seekers from an Epping hotel. Discover the human rights arguments that secured their stay.

Court Overturns Ban on Epping Asylum Seeker Hotel

In a significant legal reversal, the Court of Appeal has quashed Epping Forest District Council's ban on using the Bell Hotel to house asylum seekers. The ruling, citing flawed decision-making, is a major victory for the Home Office and sets a crucial pre

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