Davey's pledge: Clear asylum backlog in six months
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey pledges to clear the UK's asylum backlog within six months and end hotel use for refugees, making it a core election promise.
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Home Office Faces High Court Challenge Over France Migration Deal
The UK Government's controversial agreement to pay France to intercept and return Channel migrants faces a High Court legal battle, with critics branding it 'unlawful' and a 'waste of taxpayer money'.
Afghan migrants fake torture videos for UK asylum claims
Shocking investigation reveals Afghan migrants fabricating brutal torture videos to support UK asylum claims while enjoying holidays abroad, exploiting British taxpayer-funded hotels and legal aid.
High Court Blocks Home Office Asylum Seeker Removal to France
A last-minute High Court injunction has blocked the Home Office from removing an asylum seeker to France, in a major blow to the government's immigration policy. The ruling questions the legality of declaring France a 'safe third country'.
Second migrant deported to France under UK deal
An Eritrean national becomes the second person removed to France under the UK's new returns agreement, amid mounting legal challenges and political debate over the policy's efficacy and humanity.
UK-France Deportation Flight Grounded After Legal Challenge
A scheduled UK deportation flight to France was halted after last-minute legal interventions, sparking fresh debate over the government's immigration policies and the treatment of asylum seekers.
Starmer Scraps Rwanda Deportation Scheme
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has officially terminated the controversial Rwanda deportation plan, labelling it a costly failure. A new security pact with France aims to address the small boats crisis with a 'pragmatic' approach.
UK's £480m Deal with France to Deport Channel Migrants
Exclusive: The UK government is negotiating a multi-million pound deal with France to fast-track the deportation of asylum seekers who cross the Channel. Critics label it a costly and ineffective 'admission of failure'.
UK-France Migration Deal Faces High Court Challenge
A landmark legal challenge is set to contest the UK's recent £480m migration agreement with France, arguing it fails to protect vulnerable individuals from modern slavery and violates the UK's own anti-slavery laws.
First Asylum Seeker Removed to France in UK Deal
The Home Office has confirmed the first removal of an asylum seeker to France under a new reciprocal agreement, sparking immediate backlash from charities who label the scheme 'inhumane and unworkable'.
France braces for massive general strike over pension age
France faces major disruption as unions call a massive general strike on 7th March. Schools, transport, and public services set to halt in protest against President Macron's controversial pension age rise to 64.
France braces for nationwide general strike this Thursday
France faces major disruption as public sector unions call a general strike on Thursday 13th February, protesting against austerity measures and demanding better pay and conditions.
France's Policy Shift Could Trigger Channel Crossing Surge
A leading think tank issues a stark warning that France's shift in Channel policing strategy could trigger a dramatic surge in small boat crossings, overwhelming UK border forces.
Cleverly's fury over migrant 'sick notes' for Rwanda flights
Home Secretary James Cleverly erupts in fury as migrants due for removal to Rwanda present last-minute medical notes, branding the tactic a 'sick joke' on the British public and the asylum system.
Torture survivor's plea: Stop Rwanda asylum plan
Kolbassia Haoussou, a survivor of torture, delivers a powerful warning to the UK government that its Rwanda asylum plan risks re-traumatising vulnerable refugees and breaching international law.
Eritrean migrant challenges UK-France deportation deal in High Court
A 25-year-old Eritrean man has launched a High Court challenge against the UK government's migrant deal with France, claiming it leaves him destitute. The case could set a major precedent for Labour's immigration policy.
No 10 Denies UK-France Migrant Deal Is a Shambles
Downing Street fiercely denies reports that the UK's new migrant returns agreement with France has descended into chaos, with French officials allegedly refusing to honour the 'one-in, one-out' arrangement for Channel crossings.
UK's First 'One In, One Out' Asylum Flight to Rwanda
The UK government has launched its first flight under a new scheme to send asylum seekers to Rwanda, coinciding with the arrival of a separate group of migrants. Critics decry the policy as a costly and inhumane 'political gimmick'.
UK Detainees in Hunger Strike Protest Over France Returns
Exclusive report reveals desperate conditions and legal limbo for migrants held in UK detention centres under the new returns agreement with France. Mental health crises and hunger strikes escalate.
UK Rwanda Deportation Flight Grounded After Legal Ruling
The Home Office's flagship Rwanda asylum plan is in chaos after a last-minute legal intervention halted the first deportation flight, sparking a major political and human rights clash.
UK's Radical 'One In, One Out' Asylum Plan Revealed
Exclusive: The UK government is considering a hardline 'quota' system for asylum seekers, potentially turning away new arrivals unless others are removed. Critics warn of legal and ethical nightmares.
French Lawyers Block UK's Rwanda Migrant Flight Deal
A crucial migrant flight from the UK to Rwanda has been halted after French lawyers successfully blocked the deal. The legal challenge raises major questions about the future of the government's flagship asylum policy and its agreement with France.
Cleverly to France: Halt Channel Crossings After Migrant Deaths
Home Secretary James Cleverly issues a stern ultimatum to French authorities following the death of five migrants, including a child, in the English Channel. The UK intensifies pressure to stop the dangerous crossings.
Brit's Identity Crisis Over Government's Rwanda Asylum Scheme
Exclusive: A British citizen reveals the profound identity crisis and loss of national pride following the UK's controversial Rwanda asylum policy, questioning the nation's core values.
France Burns: Macron's Reforms Spark Nationwide Fury
France descends into chaos as President Macron's controversial reforms trigger violent nationwide protests. Cities burn, infrastructure is crippled, and the nation faces a severe political crisis. In-depth analysis of the unrest and its implications.
UK erects 'not welcome' signs for asylum seekers in France
The Home Office has sparked outrage by placing stark warning signs on French beaches, informing potential asylum seekers they are 'not welcome' in the UK and face swift removal to Rwanda.
Macron in Peril: Faces Impeachment Calls as France Spirals
France is gripped by political turmoil as President Emmanuel Macron faces calls to resign or be impeached following his Prime Minister's shock exit. The nation braces for nationwide strikes and fears of a new 'insurrection'.
UK may suspend visas over failed asylum returns
Exclusive: Immigration Minister Kevin Foster announces hardline strategy to suspend visas for countries that do not cooperate with the removal of unsuccessful asylum seekers, marking a significant shift in UK border policy.
UK pays households £1,500 monthly to host asylum seekers
British households can now earn tax-free payments for providing accommodation to asylum seekers under the new 'Asylum Seekers Accommodation Scheme' launched by the Home Office to address the costly hotel crisis.
UK's Radical Migration Overhaul Sparks Legal and Political Row
The UK Government's proposed Migration and Economic Development Partnership Act sparks fierce debate, with Labour's Shabana Mahmood warning it dismantles the asylum system and violates international law.
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