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.
A landmark High Court ruling has halted the Home Office's plan to evict asylum seekers from a controversial Essex hotel, sparking debate over local authority powers and migrant accommodation.
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.
Ex-President Trump and allies are reportedly crafting a radical immigration policy that would install loyalists like Pam Bondi as 'judges' to bypass courts and accelerate deportations, raising major legal and ethical concerns.
The High Court has dismissed a legal challenge against housing asylum seekers in a former Epping hotel, a major victory for the Home Office amidst local opposition and a deepening national debate on immigration.
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.
Leading UK charities warn of a dramatic surge in refugees forced to sleep rough this winter. New data reveals a 42% increase in homelessness among asylum seekers, with urgent calls for government action to prevent a humanitarian crisis.
Exclusive polling reveals overwhelming public backlash against Sir Keir Starmer's approach to the asylum hotel controversy, as pressure mounts on the holidaying Labour leader.
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has launched an urgent investigation into the 'completely unacceptable' conditions at a Birmingham Holiday Inn housing asylum seekers, following a damning inspection report.
Major demonstrations against asylum seeker hotels turned violent across the UK, resulting in significant police clashes and multiple arrests. Here's the latest on the escalating tensions.
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.
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.
Dozens of asylum seekers in Epping, Essex, have organised a peaceful demonstration outside their hotel accommodation, protesting what they describe as 'intolerable' living conditions, poor food quality, and a lack of clear information about their status,
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.
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 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.
A landmark High Court ruling has handed local councils sweeping powers to shut down asylum seeker hotels using planning laws, throwing the new government's flagship immigration strategy into chaos and creating a multi-million pound emergency.
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
Exclusive: Labour forces government to reveal secret data mapping the staggering scale of asylum seeker hotel use across Britain, costing taxpayers millions daily and sparking a major political row.
Exclusive investigation reveals a Sudanese asylum seeker living in a taxpayer-funded luxury hotel is running an international tech business from his room, complete with MacBooks and designer goods, while the public foots the bill.
Local authorities score a major legal victory against the Home Office, granting them new powers to challenge the use of hotels as asylum seeker accommodation. The ruling could set a nationwide precedent.
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 High Court judge has mandated the immediate closure of an Essex asylum accommodation following far-right demonstrations that raised serious public safety concerns. The ruling highlights growing tensions over migrant housing policies.
A visually impaired woman shares her terror after discovering a migrant has moved into a hotel mere steps from her home in Canary Wharf, raising safety concerns for her and her family.
Pro-Palestine demonstrators stormed a London hotel housing asylum seekers, demanding an end to its use while drawing parallels to displacement in Gaza. The dramatic protest highlights growing tensions over UK immigration policies.
The UK government confirms Napier Barracks will remain operational for asylum seekers following a recent increase in small boat arrivals. Critics raise concerns over conditions.
A four-star Hilton hotel has concealed its branding following local protests against its use as accommodation for asylum seekers. Discover the details behind the controversy.
The Labour Party vows to stop housing asylum seekers in costly hotels, proposing a more efficient and humane system to address the UK's immigration challenges.