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Home Office Appeals Epping Forest Asylum Hotel Ruling

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.

Nigerian father wins UK asylum after claiming he's gay

A Nigerian father, previously denied asylum three times, has been granted the right to remain in Britain after a tribunal accepted his late claim that he faces persecution for being gay in his home country.

UK Asylum Seeker Hotel Protests Erupt Nationwide

Fierce protests have erupted outside hotels housing asylum seekers across the UK, revealing deep local tensions and placing the government's immigration strategy in the spotlight.

Putin critic's UK asylum bid rejected, faces deportation

A prominent Russian anti-Putin activist has had his UK asylum claim rejected, leaving him in legal limbo and facing potential deportation. The Home Office decision raises questions about Britain's stance on Kremlin critics.

UK Asylum Seeker Numbers Mapped in New Data

Newly released data exposes the stark geographic disparities in asylum seeker dispersal across the UK, with Home Office figures showing a massive concentration in specific regions, straining local services and igniting a fresh debate on immigration policy

UK asylum claims hit record 111,000 under Labour

Newly released Home Office figures show a record 111,000 asylum claims were made in the UK in the past year, marking a significant challenge for the new Labour government and raising urgent questions about border control and processing systems.

Court Backs Councils to Block Asylum Seeker Hotels

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.

UK's £8.2m Daily Asylum Hotel Bill Amid Far-Right Protests

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

Court blocks Home Office asylum hotel plan in Essex

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

High Court Rules Home Office Asylum Evictions Unlawful

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

Migrant guilty of groping spree on taxpayer-funded stay

A Sudanese asylum seeker, housed in a luxury hotel at the public's expense, has been found guilty of sexually assaulting multiple women while working as a delivery rider. The case ignites a firestorm over the UK's immigration and justice systems.

Asylum seeker runs tech biz from taxpayer-funded hotel room

Exclusive investigation reveals a Sudanese asylum seeker living in a taxpayer-funded luxury hotel is running an international tech business from his room, complete with MacBooks and designer goods, while the public foots the bill.

UK's £8.2M Daily Bill for Asylum Seeker Hotels

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.

Council Wins Legal Battle Against Govt Over Migrant Hotel

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

High Court Rules Asylum Hotels Unlawful

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.

High Court rules Govt asylum eviction plan unlawful

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.

High Court Orders Essex Asylum Hotel Closed After Protests

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.

Syrian asylum seeker denies Bournemouth rape charge

An 18-year-old Syrian asylum seeker has appeared in court to deny raping a 20-year-old woman in a public toilet on Bournemouth seafront. The shocking incident has sparked outrage and raised concerns about public safety.

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