Asylum seekers housed in £300k townhouses in Suffolk village
Controversy erupts in a quiet Suffolk village as asylum seekers are accommodated in newly built, high-spec townhouses, prompting a fierce local debate on the UK's immigration policy.
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Switzerland's Peace Shattered by Migrant Teen's Death
The fatal police chase of a 15-year-old migrant on an e-scooter has transformed Switzerland's tranquil city of Lausanne into a cauldron of violence, exposing deep-seated tensions over immigration and policing.
High Court Blocks Epping Migrant Hotel in Landmark Ruling
A landmark High Court ruling has halted the Home Office's plan to house asylum seekers in a Essex hotel, siding with local council and residents. The decision sets a crucial precedent and sparks a fierce political debate over the future of the UK's migran
UK Asylum Protests: Residents Vow 'Weeks of Demos'
Furious protests have ignited across the UK as local communities vow sustained action against government plans to house asylum seekers in hotels and former military bases. This in-depth report covers the growing civil unrest and the political firestorm ov
Dozens Dead After Migrant Boat Capsizes Off Gambia
A vessel carrying migrants bound for Europe capsizes off the coast of The Gambia, resulting in a significant loss of life and ongoing rescue operations.
Migrant Workers Occupy 'Alcatraz of the Everglades' in FL
In a stunning act of protest, undocumented migrant workers have occupied a notorious Florida detention centre, dubbed 'Alcatraz of the Everglades', drawing national attention to the state's immigration policies.
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.
ICE Faces Backlash Over LA Teen Detention Plans
US immigration authorities are under fire for plans to convert a former youth prison into a detention centre for migrant teenagers, raising serious welfare and legal concerns in Los Angeles.
UK to end asylum hotel use by 2025 in immigration overhaul
Exclusive: Ministers announce radical plan to shut asylum seeker hotels within months, slashing costs by £1 billion annually. New ex-military bases and barges to provide accommodation in tough new crackdown.
UK migrant returns hit rock bottom behind European neighbours
Exclusive figures reveal Britain has returned the fewest illegal migrants back to Europe compared to its continental neighbours, raising serious questions about the effectiveness of the UK's border strategy post-Brexit.
Farage Condemns 'Disgusting' Migrant Comments in Reform UK Crisis
Nigel Farage faces internal crisis as Reform UK campaigner is suspended over vile remarks about migrant children crossing the Channel. Exclusive details on the investigation and political fallout.
Migrant in free hotel steals £1k designer jacket
A Georgian asylum seeker, housed at a taxpayer-funded hotel, has been accused of stealing a £1,000 designer jacket just nine weeks after arriving in the UK. A court heard his defence that he was 'forced' to commit the theft.
Farage Slams Starmer Over Soaring Channel Crossings
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage accuses PM Keir Starmer of creating de facto open borders as migrant Channel crossings hit record highs, vowing to make immigration a key election issue.
UK detains 1,000+ migrants in 24 hours as boat crossings surge
UK authorities detain over 1,000 migrants in 24 hours amid a dramatic surge in Channel crossings, straining processing facilities and igniting political debate over immigration policy.
Farage Unveils Mass Deportation Plan, Tories Cry Copycat
Nigel Farage unveils Reform UK's controversial strategy for mass deportations and a migrant freeze, as the Conservatives claim the policy has been 'wholesale copied' from their own manifesto, igniting a fierce pre-election battle on immigration.
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.
Starmer: Sunak Just 'Tinkering' On Broken Asylum System
Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer launches a scathing attack on PM Rishi Sunak's revamped asylum strategy, branding it mere 'tinkering' as court backlogs soar and hotel use for migrants continues. Exclusive analysis reveals the deepening crisis.
UK Migrant Hotel Protests Erupt Into Clashes With Police
Tensions boil over across Britain as local communities protest the housing of asylum seekers in hotels. From Merseyside to Essex, demonstrations escalate into clashes with police, revealing deep-seated frustrations over the UK's immigration policy.
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.
Farage: Migrant Crisis Could Spark Unrest Worse Than Poll Tax Riots
Brexit architect Nigel Farage warns of potential widespread civil disorder surpassing the 1990 Poll Tax riots unless government dramatically increases deportation flights to five per day. The Reform UK leader demands immediate action on illegal migration.
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.
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.
Jenrick's migrant hotel record haunts right-wing bid
Former Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick's record of overseeing a massive expansion of asylum seeker hotels now undermines his hardline stance, as internal documents reveal his direct involvement in the costly policy he now criticises.
Eswatini-US Deportation Deal Court Case Postponed
A landmark legal challenge against the controversial migrant deportation agreement between Eswatini and the United States has been delayed, sparking outcry from human rights organisations. The case scrutinises the legality of the pact that fast-tracks rem
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.
UK's £5.2M Daily Bill for Asylum Hotels
Exclusive figures reveal the UK government is spending a staggering £5.2 million every day housing asylum seekers in hotels, as small boat arrivals continue to strain the system.
Migrant guilty of groping spree on taxpayer-funded stay
A Sudanese asylum seeker, housed in a luxury hotel at the public's expense, has been found guilty of sexually assaulting multiple women while working as a delivery rider. The case ignites a firestorm over the UK's immigration and justice systems.
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