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.
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is seeking political asylum in Argentina, igniting a major diplomatic row and raising fears of a protracted legal battle between the two South American nations.
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.
The High Court has delivered a scathing verdict against the Home Office, ruling its policy of evicting asylum seekers from hotels without adequate notice as unlawful. The judgment, a major victory for refugee charities, exposes a 'serious failing' in the
Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf accuses senior UK Conservative ministers, including Robert Jenrick, of fuelling public hatred and division through their dehumanising language on asylum seekers, following a shocking incident in Essex.
Exclusive figures reveal the UK government is spending a staggering £8.2 million every day to house over 50,000 asylum seekers in hotels, as the costly backlog crisis deepens.
Sir Keir Starmer's flagship pledge to end the costly use of hotels for asylum seekers is in turmoil as local authorities warn of a 'desperate' lack of funding and clear plans, with some outright refusing to cooperate.
Nigel Farage claims a major victory as a four-star hotel in Sussex is set to evict migrants following local backlash. The win signals a growing challenge to the government's asylum policy.
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 landmark High Court ruling has declared the Home Office's use of hotels for asylum seekers unlawful, throwing Home Secretary Yvette Cooper's strategy into chaos and triggering a frantic search for alternatives.
The High Court has delivered a scathing ruling against the Home Office, blocking its controversial plan to evict asylum seekers from a hotel in Epping. Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper accuses the government of 'total chaos' in its asylum policy.
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.
The UK government is relocating a migrant processing centre to a new site amid growing concerns over capacity and local impact. Here's the latest.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is under fire as furious demonstrators gather outside a Scottish hotel housing asylum seekers, including a convicted rapist. The protest highlights growing tensions over UK immigration policies.
The UK government has implemented four major approaches to tackle the surge of small boat crossings in the English Channel. Discover the tactics and their impact.
Local residents and officials demand closure of a hotel in Epping used to house asylum seekers, citing safety and welfare issues.
The UK government's controversial 'one-in, one-out' asylum policy has sparked confusion and criticism as many remain unaware of its implementation.
Labour criticises the Home Office's proposal to house asylum seekers in a former military base, calling it a 'symbol of Conservative failure' on immigration.
New figures reveal a sharp rise in small boat crossings since the Labour government came to office, sparking fresh debates on immigration policy.
Labour leader Keir Starmer has been sent an urgent letter by MPs demanding clarity on his controversial decision to scrap the party’s flagship £28bn green investment pledge. Backbenchers express frustration over mixed messaging and policy confusion.
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch criticises Labour's approach to housing asylum seekers, calling for long-term solutions over temporary camps and hotels.
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch faces backlash after suggesting the UK should establish asylum seeker processing centres on British territory, drawing comparisons to Australia's controversial offshore detention policy.
The number of migrants crossing the Channel in small boats has hit a new high, sparking fresh debate over border security and Labour's immigration policies.
Far-right demonstrators and anti-asylum protesters gathered in Nuneaton, sparking heated debates over UK immigration policies. Authorities monitored the situation closely as tensions flared.
The UK faces an escalating refugee crisis with record numbers crossing the Channel, prompting urgent calls for government action.
The UK's controversial use of hotels to house asylum seekers has become a flashpoint in the culture wars, with critics accusing the government of stoking racial tensions for political gain.
Demonstrators calling for a ceasefire in Gaza clashed with police in Canary Wharf, Birmingham, and Altrincham, as tensions rise over the UK's asylum policies.
Britain and France have agreed on a contentious migration pact that could see asylum seekers returned across the Channel. Critics warn it may worsen the crisis.