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.
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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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Labour to house asylum seekers on military sites
The Labour government announces a controversial new strategy to temporarily accommodate asylum seekers on disused military sites to tackle the severe housing shortage and clear the backlog of claims.
Israel destroys second Gaza tower, 56 killed including aid seekers
Exclusive report: Israeli military operations intensify in Gaza, killing dozens including aid seekers. Second major tower destruction in two days raises grave humanitarian concerns.
UK to move asylum seekers from hotels to military barracks
Exclusive: Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood unveils a major new policy to move asylum seekers out of expensive hotels and into repurposed military barracks, aiming to cut costs and deter Channel crossings.
Labour to Shut Asylum Hotels, Use Military Barracks
Exclusive: The new Labour government unveils a tough new immigration plan to shut down costly asylum seeker hotels, fast-track decisions, and house migrants in repurposed military barracks in a major policy shift.
Cleverly Defends Rwanda Plan as Legal Challenges Mount
Home Secretary James Cleverly defends the controversial Rwanda asylum plan against Labour's accusations of being an expensive 'gimmick' as new legal challenges emerge.
UK Refugee Family Reunion Applications Plummet by 75%
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.
Labour's migrant deal in tatters as Cooper offers no guarantees
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.
UK to close asylum hotels early, saving £1bn
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.
Cooper's pledge: Scrap asylum hotels and stop small boats
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.
Yvette Cooper pledges to end asylum hotel use and stop small boats
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.
UK Eyes Majorca & Ibiza Hotels for Asylum Seekers
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.
Starmer Condemns 'Disgraceful' Epping Asylum Hotel Plan
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.
UK bans asylum seekers from buying luxury goods
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.
Epping Asylum Protests: Four Arrested in Tense Standoff
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.
High Court Blocks Asylum Seeker Hotel in Epping
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
Court Blocks Asylum Seeker Eviction from Epping Hotel
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.
Court Overturns Ban on Epping Asylum Seeker Hotel
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
UK Asylum Hotel Crisis Deepens Amid Political Pressure
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.
Police Clash With Protesters at Essex Asylum Seeker Hotel
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.
Brits Open Their Homes to Asylum Seekers in Grassroots Movement
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.
Epping Erupts Over Secret Home Office Asylum Hotel Plan
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.
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