An asylum seeker housed at a controversial Essex hotel has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a female staff member. The case raises serious questions about the Home Office's use of contingency accommodation.
A 38-year-old man from Essex has been remanded in custody following a violent attack in Epping Forest that left a woman with severe, life-altering injuries.
A High Court judge has dismissed a council's bid to shut down the controversial Epping migrant hotel, ruling in favour of the Home Office. The decision comes amid fierce local opposition and reports questioning the conduct and political affiliations of th
A landmark High Court ruling has halted the Home Office's plan to house asylum seekers in a Essex hotel, siding with local council and residents. The decision sets a crucial precedent and sparks a fierce political debate over the future of the UK's migran
In a significant legal ruling, the High Court has overturned an injunction obtained by Epping Forest District Council, clearing the way for a former hotel to house asylum seekers. The decision marks a major development in the ongoing national debate over
In a significant legal reversal, the Court of Appeal has quashed Epping Forest District Council's ban on using the Bell Hotel to house asylum seekers. The ruling, citing flawed decision-making, is a major victory for the Home Office and sets a crucial pre
The Home Office has won a High Court battle to keep the Epping migrant hotel operational, overturning a local council's order and sparking fears of mass protests and community unrest in Essex.
Exclusive details emerge of the 24-hour police standoff at The Bell Hotel in Epping, Essex, as furious locals protested the sudden arrival of asylum seekers. Discover the full story of the confrontation, the political fallout, and the ongoing debate over
Exclusive: The Home Office has been forced into a dramatic U-turn, abruptly cancelling plans to house asylum seekers at a luxury Essex hotel following a massive local backlash and legal threats. Get the latest developments.
Labour MP Stephen Kinnock is embroiled in a High Court battle as a voter challenges the legitimacy of his election, citing his ministerial residence. The case could set a major constitutional precedent.
The Home Office's controversial immigration enforcement operation in Epping is under legal fire as the Court of Appeal grants a judicial review, citing potential 'unlawful' detention practices.
Violence erupted in Epping as far-right protesters and counter-demonstrators clashed outside a hotel housing asylum seekers. Police were pelted with bottles and fireworks in a night of disorder.
Violence flared in Essex as police and protesters clashed during a demonstration outside a hotel housing asylum seekers. Read the full report on the chaotic scenes and the escalating national debate.
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.
The Home Office secures a High Court injunction to ban protests outside the Bell Hotel in Epping, Essex, after demonstrations against its use to house asylum seekers. The ruling follows reports of intimidation and disorder.
Exclusive: Furious residents of an affluent Essex town are blindsided by the Home Office's covert plan to house hundreds of asylum seekers in a local hotel, sparking fears over local services and community safety.
In a stunning legal reversal, the Court of Appeal has quashed the murder conviction of a man imprisoned for nearly five decades for the 1975 Epping Forest killing, citing 'new and compelling evidence' that has rocked the British justice system.
The Court of Appeal quashes the 41-year-old murder convictions of two men in a shocking miscarriage of justice case from Epping Forest, citing 'lurid' and unreliable cell confession evidence.
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.
An asylum seeker residing at a controversial Epping hotel has appeared in court, vehemently denying allegations of sexually assaulting a schoolgirl and declaring 'I am not a wild animal' during a dramatic police arrest.
A man has been jailed for 21 months after attempting to kidnap a 17-year-old girl from a Tesco car park in Epping, Essex, in a shocking daytime attack.
The High Court has dismissed a legal challenge from a convicted murderer who killed a man in Epping Forest. Read the full details of the case and the judges' ruling.
Exclusive: Local communities in Bristol and Essex are mounting fierce opposition to the Home Office's controversial plans to house asylum seekers in hotels, citing a lack of consultation and strain on local resources.
Exclusive: Home Office faces fierce backlash from residents and MPs over secretive plans to house asylum seekers in a hotel in the Conservative stronghold of Epping Forest, igniting a major political row.
A landmark High Court ruling has blocked the Home Office from using a four-star Epping hotel to house asylum seekers, siding with local council concerns over community impact and planning laws.
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,
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.
A landmark High Court ruling has condemned the Home Office for its 'irrational' and 'unlawful' decision to house asylum seekers at a former care home in Epping Forest, dealing a significant blow to the government's asylum policy.
The UK High Court has delivered a scathing ruling against the Home Office, declaring its eviction of asylum seekers from a hotel in Epping Forest without adequate notice 'unlawful'. The landmark judgement, brought by former Labour MP Dan Jarvis, highlight