Exclusive analysis reveals UK asylum applications have soared to their highest level in two decades, with small boat arrivals from France now the primary route, overtaking traditional methods and overwhelming the Home Office's processing system.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Exclusive: Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper vows to clear the Tory asylum backlog and scrap the Rwanda scheme, putting immigration at the forefront of Labour's first 100 days in power.
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.
A devastating report reveals the true scale of the NHS backlog, with waiting times soaring to unprecedented levels and A&E departments pushed to the brink. Our investigation uncovers the human stories behind the statistics.
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.
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.
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
Labour slams government claims it created the asylum hotel backlog. Shadow ministers reveal the Tories' 'chaotic system' and soaring costs exposed in damning letter.
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.
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.
Households face overflowing bins as waste collection services struggle with severe staff shortages. Councils warn of ongoing disruptions.
The UK government's controversial 'one-in, one-out' asylum policy has sparked confusion and criticism as many remain unaware of its implementation.
The NHS waiting list has surged to a staggering 7.37 million, with critics accusing the government of downplaying the crisis. Experts warn of worsening delays and strained resources.
Motorists across the UK are facing lengthy delays in receiving car insurance documents, causing many to miss weddings, concerts, and holidays. Here's why it's happening and how to avoid the same fate.
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.
The SNP government has been accused of failing victims of crime as court backlogs leave some waiting up to three years for justice. Critics slam the delays as 'unacceptable' amid rising concerns over Scotland's legal system.
New figures reveal NHS waiting lists have surged to a staggering 7.57 million, with patients facing agonising delays for specialist care. Experts warn the crisis is far from over.
England's NHS waiting lists have surged to a staggering 7.6 million, marking the highest number on record. Experts warn of worsening delays amid staff shortages and funding crises.
New data reveals that three million patients in England have received no NHS care after being referred by their GP, highlighting a deepening healthcare crisis.
Learner drivers across the UK face unprecedented waiting times for driving tests, with delays stretching up to six months in some areas. The DVSA blames a surge in demand and examiner shortages.
Frustrated learner drivers across the UK are struggling to book driving tests due to severe shortages, with some waiting months for an available slot.
New drivers across the UK are struggling to book driving tests, with waiting times stretching up to five months due to severe backlogs. Experts warn the delays could worsen without urgent action.
Exclusive: Over 100 Romanian medics abandon NHS posts after Home Office visa delays, leaving London and Leeds hospitals understaffed.
New data reveals a disturbing trend as economically active adults make up the majority of NHS waiting lists, signalling a healthcare system under unprecedented strain.