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.
Fierce protests have erupted outside hotels housing asylum seekers across the UK, revealing deep local tensions and placing the government's immigration strategy in the spotlight.
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
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.
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.
Immigration Minister Chris Philp suggests establishing migrant processing centres in France to deter Channel crossings, sparking debate over feasibility and legality.
Dozens of migrant families are camped outside Paris City Hall, sleeping on the ground under makeshift shelters as they await housing. Shocking images reveal the dire conditions amid France's ongoing accommodation crisis.
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.
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Britain and France have agreed on a contentious migration pact that could see asylum seekers returned across the Channel. Critics warn it may worsen the crisis.
France faces its most severe wildfire this year as flames engulf the Corbières hills, forcing evacuations and threatening vineyards. Authorities scramble to contain the blaze amid extreme heat.
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.
UK Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch faces backlash after accusing France of 'not serious' asylum policies, escalating tensions between the two nations.
Under Labour's proposed deal with France, migrants could remain in the UK for up to three months while their asylum claims are processed, sparking debate over immigration policy.
For the first time, Cuban asylum seekers have outnumbered Venezuelans in Brazil, marking a significant shift in migration patterns in Latin America.
France has temporarily paused evacuations of Palestinian asylum seekers from Gaza due to an ongoing investigation into alleged anti-Semitic incidents.
Exclusive insights reveal asylum seekers in UK migrant hotels enjoy lavish amenities, from four-poster beds to gaming consoles, while concerns over alcohol and drug use grow.
The UK and France are locked in a dispute over the escalating migrant crisis in the English Channel, with accusations of insufficient action and demands for stronger border controls.
The UK government announces stricter measures for asylum seekers who decline transfers from hotels to alternative accommodations, risking benefit cuts.
Nigel Farage joined demonstrators in Essex to protest the housing of asylum seekers in a local hotel, leading to tense standoffs with police.
Police were called to escort demonstrators outside a hotel housing asylum seekers as tensions flared between protesters and residents. Authorities maintain public order while debates over immigration policies intensify.
The Home Office faces criticism after reports reveal delivery firms illegally employing asylum seekers housed in taxpayer-funded hotels, sparking calls for urgent reform.