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Home Office Appeals Epping Forest Asylum Hotel Ruling

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.

UK Asylum Seeker Hotel Protests Erupt Nationwide

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.

Putin critic's UK asylum bid rejected, faces deportation

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.

UK Asylum Seeker Numbers Mapped in New Data

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

UK's £8.2m Daily Asylum Hotel Bill Amid Far-Right Protests

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

Court blocks Home Office asylum hotel plan in Essex

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

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

UK's £8.2M Daily Bill for Asylum Seeker Hotels

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.

Council Wins Legal Battle Against Govt Over Migrant Hotel

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

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.

High Court rules Govt asylum eviction plan unlawful

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.

Canary Wharf protest over asylum hotel after flat incident

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.

Canary Wharf residents fear safety amid migrant hotel row

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.

Police escort protesters at asylum seeker hotel

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.

Migrants in UK hotels accused of rape, violence

Exclusive investigation reveals asylum seekers housed in government-funded hotels have been accused of serious offences, sparking outrage over public safety and taxpayer costs.

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