Exclusive: A damning investigation reveals the Ministry of Defence has repeatedly compromised the safety of Afghan allies, with sensitive data leaked nearly 50 times in four years, sparking fury and demands for accountability.
Exclusive: Defence chiefs blast Home Office for rejecting relocation claims of elite Afghan soldiers who fought alongside UK troops, leaving them to Taliban reprisals.
Newly released data exposes the stark geographic disparities in asylum seeker dispersal across the UK, with Home Office figures showing a massive concentration in specific regions, straining local services and igniting a fresh debate on immigration policy
The Ministry of Defence has admitted a serious data breach, accidentally revealing the email addresses of dozens of Afghan interpreters seeking UK relocation. The BBC exposed the error, potentially putting lives at risk.
Newly released Home Office figures show a record 111,000 asylum claims were made in the UK in the past year, marking a significant challenge for the new Labour government and raising urgent questions about border control and processing systems.
Conservative-led councils defy Kemi Badenoch's government with a landmark High Court challenge against the forced housing of asylum seekers in local hotels, exposing deep party divisions.
A landmark High Court ruling has handed local councils sweeping powers to shut down asylum seeker hotels using planning laws, throwing the new government's flagship immigration strategy into chaos and creating a multi-million pound emergency.
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is seeking political asylum in Argentina, igniting a major diplomatic row and raising fears of a protracted legal battle between the two South American nations.
Exclusive investigation reveals the UK government is spending a staggering £8.2 million per day housing asylum seekers in hotels, as far-right protests target accommodation sites across the country. The Independent's analysis uncovers the true cost of the
A landmark High Court ruling has thwarted the Home Office's controversial plan to use a four-star Essex hotel for asylum accommodation, siding with local council and residents. The decision sets a significant precedent for nationwide asylum housing disput
The High Court has delivered a scathing verdict against the Home Office, ruling its policy of evicting asylum seekers from hotels without adequate notice as unlawful. The judgment, a major victory for refugee charities, exposes a 'serious failing' in the
Exclusive figures reveal the UK government is spending a staggering £8.2 million every day to house over 50,000 asylum seekers in hotels, as the costly backlog crisis deepens.
Sir Keir Starmer's flagship pledge to end the costly use of hotels for asylum seekers is in turmoil as local authorities warn of a 'desperate' lack of funding and clear plans, with some outright refusing to cooperate.
In a dramatic blow to the Government's migrant housing strategy, Epping Forest District Council has successfully blocked the use of a local hotel for asylum seekers. The High Court ruling exposes deep disarray within Labour's flagship policy, leaving plan
A landmark High Court ruling has declared the Home Office's use of hotels for asylum seekers unlawful, throwing Home Secretary Yvette Cooper's strategy into chaos and triggering a frantic search for alternatives.
The High Court has delivered a scathing ruling against the Home Office, blocking its controversial plan to evict asylum seekers from a hotel in Epping. Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper accuses the government of 'total chaos' in its asylum policy.
A High Court judge has mandated the immediate closure of an Essex asylum accommodation following far-right demonstrations that raised serious public safety concerns. The ruling highlights growing tensions over migrant housing policies.
Local residents and officials demand closure of a hotel in Epping used to house asylum seekers, citing safety and welfare issues.
The UK government's controversial 'one-in, one-out' asylum policy has sparked confusion and criticism as many remain unaware of its implementation.
Far-right demonstrators and anti-asylum protesters gathered in Nuneaton, sparking heated debates over UK immigration policies. Authorities monitored the situation closely as tensions flared.
A senior police officer has strongly criticised Nigel Farage for alleging a cover-up in the case of an Afghan asylum seeker accused of raping a 12-year-old girl. The row highlights tensions over immigration and policing priorities.
Afghan refugees in Greece face dire conditions after escaping the Taliban, with many struggling to secure basic necessities and pleading for international assistance.
The UK government has agreed to cover transportation expenses under a 'one in, one out' asylum seeker arrangement with France, aiming to manage migration flows more effectively.
An Egyptian man, whose asylum claim was rejected, tragically drowned on a cargo ship heading to Canada from Southampton. The incident has raised questions about immigration policies and the dangers faced by failed asylum seekers.
A shocking data leak by the UK Ministry of Defence has compromised the safety of Afghan families relocated to Britain, revealing sensitive details that could expose them to Taliban retaliation.
Reform UK faces controversy as a local leader alleges Afghan asylum seekers accused of rape pleaded for release due to immigration status, sparking a heated debate on UK asylum policies.
Demonstrators clashed with police outside a hotel housing asylum seekers in London, leading to multiple arrests as tensions over immigration policies escalate.
Two Afghan asylum seekers have been charged with the rape of a 12-year-old girl in a disturbing case that has sparked outrage. The accused, who arrived in the UK via small boats, are set to appear in court.
Two Afghan asylum seekers have been charged with the alleged rape of a teenage girl in a quiet Warwickshire town, sparking outrage and raising questions about the UK's immigration policies.
For the first time, Cuban asylum seekers have outnumbered Venezuelans in Brazil, marking a significant shift in migration patterns in Latin America.