Tensions flare in Portsmouth as rival protests clash over asylum seeker accommodations, days after a landmark court ruling against an Essex hotel housing migrants. Latest on UK immigration debates.
The Home Office is challenging a landmark High Court ruling that blocked the use of a hotel in Epping Forest for asylum seekers, setting the stage for a major legal battle over the UK's migrant accommodation crisis.
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.
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
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.
Tensions rise in Canary Wharf as protesters rally against an asylum seekers' hotel following an incident where a resident entered a blind woman's flat. Demonstrators demand action amid growing concerns over safety and immigration policies.
Local residents and officials demand closure of a hotel in Epping used to house asylum seekers, citing safety and welfare issues.
Local residents in Canary Wharf, London's prestigious banking district, express terror as a hotel housing asylum seekers becomes a flashpoint for tension. Many now fear leaving their homes amid growing concerns over safety and community impact.
The UK government's controversial 'one-in, one-out' asylum policy has sparked confusion and criticism as many remain unaware of its implementation.
Robert Jenrick argues that community safety should take precedence over the rights of foreign offenders, as peaceful protests highlight public concerns over asylum accommodations.
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.
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.
For the first time, Cuban asylum seekers have outnumbered Venezuelans in Brazil, marking a significant shift in migration patterns in Latin America.
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's new Online Safety Act raises concerns over free speech as social media users report being blocked for discussing protests against asylum seeker hotels. Critics argue the law stifles legitimate debate.
Asylum seekers in Epping describe how their peaceful lives have been upended by rising tensions and protests, leaving them feeling vulnerable and unwelcome.
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.
Exclusive investigation reveals asylum seekers housed in government-funded hotels have been accused of serious offences, sparking outrage over public safety and taxpayer costs.