Home Office squanders billions on asylum hotels
Exclusive investigation reveals how the UK government squandered £4.3 billion on asylum hotels while failing to process claims, creating a crisis of wasted money and human suffering.
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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.
Home Office illegally housed asylum seekers in Blackburn hotel
Exclusive: The Home Office has been caught in an embarrassing U-turn after illegally housing asylum seekers in a Blackburn hotel, forcing their sudden relocation following council intervention.
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
MPs demand Home Office action on asylum backlog crisis
Senior Conservative MP Karen Bradley leads parliamentary scrutiny as Home Office faces mounting pressure over delayed asylum decisions and management failures.
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.
Protestant man, 89, becomes Irish citizen after 70 years
After seven decades living in Ireland, 89-year-old Eric James has finally received Irish citizenship in a heartwarming story of belonging and identity.
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.
UK pressured to reform Overseas Territories citizenship rules
The heartbreaking death of a British Overseas Territories citizen has ignited urgent calls for reform of UK citizenship laws, with campaigners demanding an end to 'second-class status' for territories residents.
Hotel bathtub baptisms for asylum seekers exposed
An investigation reveals how asylum seekers are being baptised in hotel bathtubs by a Christian charity, with claims the conversions are being used to strengthen immigration cases. Exclusive details from the controversial practice causing concern in Westm
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.
Americans renouncing citizenship hits decade high
A growing movement of Americans are considering renouncing their citizenship as political fractures deepen. Explore the surprising reasons behind this radical choice and what it reveals about the nation's future.
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.
Court blocks migrant citizenship ban in human rights ruling
A controversial government policy to block asylum claims from small boat migrants has been declared unlawful in a dramatic High Court challenge that deals a major blow to the UK's immigration strategy.
Germany ends fast-track citizenship programme
Berlin dramatically reverses its liberal citizenship policy, requiring longer residency and proof of integration amid growing political pressure over migration.
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.
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.
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.
Aboriginal elder's powerful welcome moves new citizens
Cheron Long's emotional 'Welcome to Country' speech at a Darwin citizenship ceremony has captured hearts nationwide, reminding new Australians of the land's ancient heritage.
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.
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.
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.
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'.
Cleverly's fury over migrant 'sick notes' for Rwanda flights
Home Secretary James Cleverly erupts in fury as migrants due for removal to Rwanda present last-minute medical notes, branding the tactic a 'sick joke' on the British public and the asylum system.
Torture survivor's plea: Stop Rwanda asylum plan
Kolbassia Haoussou, a survivor of torture, delivers a powerful warning to the UK government that its Rwanda asylum plan risks re-traumatising vulnerable refugees and breaching international law.
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.
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.
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