An exclusive investigation uncovers how the British government is secretly spending billions of taxpayer pounds to acquire houses and flats for asylum seekers, bypassing local communities and sparking a major housing controversy.
Home Secretary James Cleverly defends the controversial Rwanda asylum plan against Labour's accusations of being an expensive 'gimmick' as new legal challenges emerge.
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.
Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu, an Eritrean asylum seeker, has been sentenced to six years and nine months for a horrific sexual assault on a woman in Exeter. The case has sparked protests and intense debate over the UK's asylum system.
An Ethiopian asylum seeker has been found guilty of attempting to kiss a 14-year-old schoolgirl in a sexual assault that triggered massive community protests outside the Bell Hotel in Epping.
An Iraqi national seeking asylum in the UK has been sentenced to 14 years for a horrific sexual attack on a woman in a London apartment. Read the full details of the case and the police investigation.
Exclusive investigation reveals a dramatic 75% collapse in family reunion applications for asylum seekers and refugees in the UK, raising alarm over the human impact of recent policy changes.
Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper faces scrutiny as she fails to guarantee the swift return of asylum seekers to France under a proposed one-for-one agreement, casting doubt on Labour's immigration strategy.
An asylum seeker in the small Midlands town of Nuneaton has made a desperate plea, claiming he felt safer in war-torn Somalia, as tensions over the UK's immigration policy reach a boiling point with nightly protests.
The Home Office has announced a major acceleration of its plan to end the use of hotels for asylum seekers, with new figures revealing a potential £1 billion saving for taxpayers.
Labour's Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announces a major new asylum plan, introducing fast-track removals for applicants from specific countries and new counter-terror style orders to tackle smuggling gangs.
Labour's Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper vows to end the 'wasteful' use of hotels for asylum seekers and tackle the small boats crisis with a new cross-border police unit, as she outlines Labour's immigration strategy.
Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper vows a Labour government would rapidly clear the asylum backlog and end costly hotel use, while tackling small boat crossings with a new cross-border police unit.
Violence erupts at London anti-asylum protest as Metropolitan Police officer assaulted and four individuals arrested following clashes in Westminster.
Exclusive: The UK government is planning to house asylum seekers in tourist hotels on the Spanish islands of Majorca and Ibiza, in a move that has sparked outrage from local officials and the tourism industry.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer slams the government's 'shambolic' plan to house asylum seekers in an Epping Forest hotel, branding it a failure of the broken asylum system.
New Home Office rules prohibit asylum seekers from purchasing items deemed 'non-essential', including smartphones and video games, while restricting cash allowances to just £15 per week.
Exclusive: Labour faces mounting pressure as new polling shows Reform UK gaining ground. Lord Falconer reveals plans to end costly hotel use for asylum seekers, signalling a major policy shift.
Tensions flared in Epping as far-right protesters clashed with police outside a hotel housing asylum seekers. Four arrests were made during the demonstration, which saw heated exchanges and a significant police presence.
A Reform UK councillor working in the Home Office's asylum claims processing has been suspended after The Guardian revealed his political affiliation, raising serious questions about conflicts of interest and political neutrality within the immigration sy
A 15-year-old girl has been stabbed to death in a Dutch park, with a young male asylum seeker now in custody. The case ignites a fierce debate on immigration and public safety in the Netherlands.
In a landmark decision, the High Court has ruled against the Home Office's use of the Bell Hotel in Epping for asylum seekers, siding with local council and residents. This ruling challenges the government's controversial asylum dispersal policy and sets
In a major legal victory for migrant rights, the Court of Appeal has overturned a decision to remove asylum seekers from an Epping hotel. Discover the human rights arguments that secured their stay.
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
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.
Exclusive: The number of asylum seekers in UK hotels remains stubbornly high despite government efforts, sparking a fierce political battle over immigration policy and public spending.
The Swiss city of Lausanne has been plunged into chaos following the fatal police shooting of a teenage migrant, sparking nights of violent riots, arson, and clashes with authorities.
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.
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.
The Court of Appeal has delivered a scathing rebuke to the Home Office for unlawfully denying an Iranian man's asylum claim and attempting to deport him without a fair hearing, in a landmark ruling for immigration justice.