Labour to house asylum seekers on military sites
The Labour government announces a controversial new strategy to temporarily accommodate asylum seekers on disused military sites to tackle the severe housing shortage and clear the backlog of claims.
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UK to move asylum seekers from hotels to military barracks
Exclusive: Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood unveils a major new policy to move asylum seekers out of expensive hotels and into repurposed military barracks, aiming to cut costs and deter Channel crossings.
Late Nørgaard goal breaks Scottish hearts in Denmark
A heartbreaking 86th-minute goal from Christian Nørgaard denies Scotland a heroic point in Copenhagen. Read the full match report on a night of high drama in World Cup qualifying.
Cleverly Defends Rwanda Plan as Legal Challenges Mount
Home Secretary James Cleverly defends the controversial Rwanda asylum plan against Labour's accusations of being an expensive 'gimmick' as new legal challenges emerge.
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.
Cooper's Asylum Overhaul: Fast-Track Deportations Plan
Labour's Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announces a major new asylum plan, introducing fast-track removals for applicants from specific countries and new counter-terror style orders to tackle smuggling gangs.
Yvette Cooper pledges to end asylum hotel use and stop small boats
Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper vows a Labour government would rapidly clear the asylum backlog and end costly hotel use, while tackling small boat crossings with a new cross-border police unit.
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.
Labour overhauls asylum policy amid Reform UK poll surge
Exclusive: Labour faces mounting pressure as new polling shows Reform UK gaining ground. Lord Falconer reveals plans to end costly hotel use for asylum seekers, signalling a major policy shift.
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
Labour's Radical Plan to Tackle UK's Asylum Hotel Crisis
Exclusive: The new government unveils a radical strategy to move asylum seekers out of expensive hotels and into cheaper, more secure accommodation, aiming to save billions and tackle the legacy backlog.
Brits Open Their Homes to Asylum Seekers in Grassroots Movement
Amid a growing housing crisis, a powerful grassroots movement is seeing ordinary British citizens volunteer to host asylum seekers in their spare rooms, offering sanctuary and challenging government policy.
Greenland Demands Colonial Apology from Denmark
Greenland's Prime Minister Mette Egede calls for a formal apology from Denmark for its colonial past, as a landmark report details decades of forced cultural assimilation and human rights abuses against the Inuit people.
Denmark PM apologises for contraceptive device harm scandal
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen issues a historic state apology to thousands of women harmed by the Gynæcare MiniStar contraceptive device, acknowledging decades of physical and psychological suffering ignored by health authorities.
Stone Age 'Atlantis' Discovered Off Danish Coast
Marine archaeologists have uncovered a submerged Stone Age settlement in the Baltic Sea, revealing a 7,000-year-old lost world of sophisticated hunter-gatherers off Denmark's coast.
UK Asylum Seekers in Crisis: 'No Money, No Food, No Hope'
Exclusive testimony from asylum seekers in Yorkshire reveals a deepening humanitarian crisis, with families facing destitution and despair due to Home Office delays and the controversial Rwanda policy.
Home Office Vows Surge in Asylum Hotel Closures for 2026
The Home Office announces an accelerated plan to shut down asylum seeker hotels, promising a 'significant increase' in closures starting early 2026, aiming to cut costs and reduce the asylum backlog.
UK Asylum Hotels Echo Hong Kong's Migrant Camps
A former Vietnamese 'boat person' who found refuge in the UK draws stark parallels between the controversial asylum seeker hotel policy and the dire migrant camps of 1970s Hong Kong, urging the nation not to abandon its humanitarian principles.
Germany to deny lawyers to failed asylum seekers
In a dramatic policy shift, Germany's coalition government announces plans to strip access to legal aid and lawyers from migrants with rejected asylum claims, sparking a fierce debate on migration and human rights.
Cooper vows fast-track asylum removals amid hotel protests
Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper pledges a new rapid removal system for failed asylum seekers as public discontent over the use of hotels to house migrants intensifies across the UK.
Violent Clashes at UK Asylum Hotel Protests
Tensions boiled over as demonstrations for and against housing asylum seekers turned violent outside hotels nationwide. Police made multiple arrests as protesters clashed in scenes of disorder.
Epping Forest Fury Over Secret Asylum Hotel Plans
Exclusive: Home Office faces fierce backlash from residents and MPs over secretive plans to house asylum seekers in a hotel in the Conservative stronghold of Epping Forest, igniting a major political row.
Nationwide Protests Erupt Over UK Asylum Seeker Hotels
Furious anti-migrant campaigners and local residents stage nationwide protests against the housing of asylum seekers in hotels, citing security fears and a lack of consultation. The growing backlash puts pressure on the Home Office.
Labour reveals £8.2m daily cost of asylum seeker hotels
Exclusive investigation reveals the full scale of UK asylum seeker hotel use under the Conservatives. Discover which towns are housing migrants and the staggering £8.2m daily cost to taxpayers.
Jenrick axes asylum hotels in protest-hit areas
Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick orders immediate closure of asylum hotels in areas with community tensions, as government faces pressure over small boat crossings and £8 million daily hotel bill.
Germany halves asylum seekers in major migrant policy crackdown
Exclusive: German cities are reporting a dramatic 50% drop in asylum seekers as Chancellor Friedrich Merz's tough new policies take effect, easing the crippling migrant crisis.
UK Asylum Hotel Protests Escalate Against Labour Immigration Policy
Major protests target asylum seeker hotels across England as Labour faces mounting pressure from Conservatives and local communities over its immigration strategy. Home Office data reveals ongoing challenges.
Putin critic's UK asylum bid rejected, faces deportation
A prominent Russian anti-Putin activist has had his UK asylum claim rejected, leaving him in legal limbo and facing potential deportation. The Home Office decision raises questions about Britain's stance on Kremlin critics.
Labour to Scrap Migrant Hotels for Denmark-Style Deterrent
Exclusive: The Labour Party plans a major immigration policy shift, ending the costly migrant hotel system and adopting a tougher, Denmark-inspired approach to deter illegal Channel crossings.
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