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Theatres as Refugee Sanctuaries: Labour's New Proposal

Labour's Pat McFadden calls for a radical new scheme to house asylum seekers in UK theatre spaces, criticising the government's costly hotel policy and sparking a debate on arts funding and the refugee crisis.

69 Drown as Migrant Boat Capsizes Off Mauritania Coast

At least 69 people have died and dozens are missing after a migrant boat bound for the Canary Islands capsized off the coast of Mauritania. Survivors recount a desperate struggle for survival in one of the deadliest migration routes in the world.

High Court Overturns Injunction on Epping Asylum Seeker Hotel

In a significant legal ruling, the High Court has overturned an injunction obtained by Epping Forest District Council, clearing the way for a former hotel to house asylum seekers. The decision marks a major development in the ongoing national debate over

Hazmat Alert: Chemical Scare at London Hotel

Dramatic scenes unfolded in Central London as specialist firefighters in full hazmat gear descended on a hotel following a major chemical alert. Emergency services rushed to the scene amid fears of a hazardous substance.

Washington Firefighters Arrested at US Border

In a startling turn of events, a group of volunteer firefighters from Washington state found themselves detained by US border officials, sparking outrage and raising serious questions about border enforcement protocols.

Border Patrol Arrests Elite Washington Firefighters

Exclusive: US Border Patrol agents have detained multiple firefighters from an elite Washington State crew, throwing critical wildfire operations into chaos and sparking a major political row over immigration enforcement priorities.

Hero Firefighters Save Boy in Dramatic Asbury Park Blaze Rescue

Dramatic bodycam footage captures the heart-stopping moment New Jersey firefighters rescue a young boy forced to jump from a second-floor window of a ferocious house fire in Asbury Park. A story of incredible bravery and a narrow escape.

Refugee Rough Sleeping Surges 42% Ahead of UK Winter

Leading UK charities warn of a dramatic surge in refugees forced to sleep rough this winter. New data reveals a 42% increase in homelessness among asylum seekers, with urgent calls for government action to prevent a humanitarian crisis.

Ukrainian refugee finds love with UK granddad after fleeing war

A heartwarming story emerges from the UK as a 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee finds unexpected love with a 46-year-old British man who offered her shelter. The couple, now engaged, share their journey from war-torn Ukraine to a new life and love in Britain.

Sex attacker wins human rights case over deportation fears

A Syrian refugee convicted of sexually assaulting a teenager has successfully argued that his imprisonment breaches his human rights due to the potential for deportation upon release. The Court of Appeal has ruled in his favour, sparking widespread debate

Ukrainian refugee charged with NC stabbing

Iryna Zarutska, a Ukrainian national who fled the war, is in custody after a violent altercation in North Carolina left a man with multiple stab wounds. The shocking incident has raised questions about her background and the circumstances that led to the

UK Asylum Map Reveals Stark Postcode Lottery

Exclusive analysis of Home Office data exposes the stark geographic disparities in asylum seeker dispersal across the UK, with some local authorities supporting hundreds while others take none.

2015 Refugee Crisis: How Europe Was Transformed in a Decade

An in-depth analysis of how the mass arrival of over one million migrants in 2015 fundamentally altered European politics, fuelled populist movements, and triggered a dramatic shift in immigration policies across the continent.

High Court Rules Home Office Asylum Evictions Unlawful

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

High Court Rules Asylum Hotels Unlawful

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.

Glasgow's £110m refugee policy crisis

Glasgow City Council faces a staggering £110 million budget shortfall as its generous refugee support policy backfires, leaving taxpayers to foot the bill.

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