Tagging plan for asylum seekers at Sussex camp proposed
Sussex PCC Katy Bourne urges Home Secretary to pilot electronic tagging for male asylum seekers arriving at Crowborough camp, citing crime deterrence. Critics call the plan unlawful.
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Nearly 30,000 lone asylum-seeking boys in UK care
Exclusive figures reveal nearly 30,000 unaccompanied asylum-seeking boys have entered UK care since 2020, straining councils and sparking safeguarding concerns. Read the full investigation.
Council joins legal fight over Crowborough asylum barracks
Wealden Council joins judicial review against Home Office plans to house 540 male asylum seekers in Sussex army barracks. Protests continue as final decision delayed.
Fifth week of protests over Crowborough migrant camp plans
Over 2,000 residents protest for a fifth weekend against plans to house 600 male asylum seekers at a former army camp in East Sussex. Locals voice safety fears as legal challenge fund tops £50,000.
Crowborough Fury as Army Camp Set for 600 Migrants
A quiet East Sussex town is in uproar as the Home Office prepares to house 600 male asylum seekers in a former Army camp, with residents fearing for safety and reporting a 10% drop in property values. Read the full story.
£450k for Pooh as town protests asylum seeker camp
Wealden District Council faces backlash for spending £450,000 on Winnie-the-Pooh's centenary while residents demand CCTV restoration. Thousands protest nearby asylum seeker plans. Read the full story.
Crowborough protests against 600-migrant army camp plan
Over 2000 furious Crowborough residents marched for a fourth weekend against a Home Office plan to house 600 lone male migrants in a local army camp. Locals are spending thousands on security amid safety fears.
Council to appeal High Court asylum hotel ruling
Epping Forest District Council votes to continue legal fight against Bell Hotel housing asylum seekers. Follow the latest developments in this ongoing planning dispute.
Enver Solomon: 'We thought Rwanda was the worst'
Refugee Council CEO Enver Solomon discusses the profound disappointment with Labour's new asylum policies, the hostile environment, and finding hope amidst political turmoil.
Fury in Crowborough over 600 asylum seekers in army camp
Furious Crowborough residents protest the Home Office plan to house 600 lone male asylum seekers in a local army camp, raising safety fears and threatening cadet units. Join the conversation on community impact.
Anger as school tells pupils to welcome 600 asylum seekers
Fury erupts in East Sussex as a local school advises children to be 'kind and caring' to 600 lone male asylum seekers arriving at a former army camp. Residents voice safety fears for children and strain on public services.
Military Bases Mapped for Asylum Seeker Housing
Exclusive map reveals 2,177 UK military sites potentially housing asylum seekers as Labour aims to end hotel use by 2029. Discover the locations and capacity details.
Legal challenge over 600 male migrants at army camp
Wealden District Council issues legal challenge against Home Office plans to house 600 male asylum seekers at Crowborough Training Camp. Residents protest over safety fears.
Army Camp to House 600 Asylum Seekers, Locals Revolt
East Sussex residents protest as Crowborough Army Training Camp prepares for 600 male asylum seekers. Locals were told they would get just 48 hours' notice before arrivals. Read more on the escalating tensions.
Labour's 20-year asylum plan faces backlash
Labour's proposal requiring asylum seekers to wait 20 years for citizenship faces fierce criticism for fostering insecurity and mimicking racist rhetoric. Read the full analysis.
Failed asylum seekers offered extra cash to leave UK
The UK Government plans increased cash incentives for failed asylum seekers to voluntarily depart. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's controversial reforms face internal party criticism. Share your views.
Asylum seekers tell of desperation under UK-France deal
Exclusive: Asylum seekers returned to France under the UK's controversial 'one in, one out' scheme reveal a cycle of fear and hopelessness, challenging the government's deterrence narrative.
Mahmood unveils hardline asylum shake-up
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces the biggest asylum system reforms in a generation, including a 20-year wait for settlement and enforced family removals, sparking a Labour backlash.
Crowborough Barracks to house 600 asylum seekers
Work begins to convert Crowborough Army Camp into accommodation for 600 male asylum seekers, sparking major local protests and a legal challenge. Read the full story.
Labour's 20-year asylum wait plan sparks backlash
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces drastic asylum law changes including 20-year settlement wait and visa sanctions against uncooperative nations. Read the full details.
Crowborough protests asylum seeker army camp plan
Hundreds of Crowborough locals marched in protest against government plans to house 600 asylum seekers in a disused military camp. Read about the community's fears and the official response.
UK asylum support to become discretionary
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces sweeping asylum reforms, making housing and financial support discretionary to tackle illegal migration. Read the full details.
Labour's 20-year asylum wait in immigration crackdown
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces radical asylum reforms, ending the UK's 'golden ticket' with a 20-year wait for permanent settlement. Read the full details.
Labour to Scrap Asylum Seeker Housing & Benefit Rights
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces radical asylum system reforms, ending automatic support for refugees. Learn how this Danish-inspired model will impact migration.
UK to revoke asylum support in immigration crackdown
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood unveils sweeping asylum reforms stripping financial support and making refugee status temporary. Learn how this affects UK immigration policy.
Asylum seekers housed near police firearms test site
Government plans to house 600 asylum seekers at a military camp near a police firearms training centre spark outrage. Campaigners warn of re-traumatisation risks for those fleeing war zones. Read the full report.
Inside Britain's Asylum Capital: Westminster Hotel Crisis
An exclusive ground report reveals the shocking reality of life inside a Westminster hotel housing hundreds of asylum seekers, exposing the human stories behind Britain's immigration debate.
UK asylum claims hit record 108,000 - Europe's biggest surge
Shocking new figures reveal Britain has recorded Europe's largest increase in asylum applications, with claims soaring to 108,000 this year - an 84,000 surge from previous levels, creating unprecedented pressure on the UK's immigration system.
Father stabbed as migrant tents overwhelm bankrupt UK council
Exclusive investigation reveals how a British town declared bankruptcy now faces violent unrest as asylum seeker tensions erupt on streets, with shocking details of a father's tragic stabbing death.
Dublin hotels full amid UK asylum seeker influx
Dublin accommodation providers are experiencing unprecedented pressure as the UK government considers relocating asylum seekers to Ireland, creating a potential humanitarian crisis in the Irish capital.
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