Jenrick axes asylum hotels in protest-hit areas
Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick orders immediate closure of asylum hotels in areas with community tensions, as government faces pressure over small boat crossings and £8 million daily hotel bill.
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Farage's Reform UK Plans Mass Deportations for Boat Migrants
Nigel Farage's Reform UK party unveils a radical new policy to deport asylum seekers who arrive via small boats, challenging the government's Rwanda plan and igniting a fierce immigration debate.
Farage Vows Rwanda Deportations if Reform UK Gains Power
Nigel Farage declares Reform UK will implement a Rwanda-style asylum scheme and leave the European Convention on Human Rights to tackle illegal immigration, positioning it as a core election issue.
Farage's Mass Deportation Plan for Illegal Migrants
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage unveils a hardline immigration strategy, modelled on Australia's system, proposing mass deportation flights and a new border force. This explosive policy promises to reshape Britain's immigration debate.
DUP MP condemns Orange Order over victims' payment scheme
East Belfast MP Gavin Robinson has publicly rebuked the Orange Order for its opposition to a government-funded scheme for Troubles victims, calling the stance 'disgraceful' and 'wrong in principle'.
Far-Right Abuse Halts UK Charity Support for Women Refugees
Leading UK refugee charities are being forced to cancel essential one-to-one support sessions for vulnerable women due to a surge in targeted abuse and demonstrations from far-right groups.
Germany halves asylum seekers in major migrant policy crackdown
Exclusive: German cities are reporting a dramatic 50% drop in asylum seekers as Chancellor Friedrich Merz's tough new policies take effect, easing the crippling migrant crisis.
Inigo Philbrick: The £86m Art World Swindle Exposed
Exclusive deep dive into the audacious fraud of art dealer Inigo Philbrick, who used phantom sales on private jets and a Ponzi-style scheme to swindle £86m from investors and galleries. The shocking story of greed and deception that rocked the art market.
Streeting Confronts Pharma Giants Over NHS Drug Pricing
Health Secretary Wes Streeting confronts major pharmaceutical firms, demanding transparency and fair pricing in the NHS's voluntary rebate scheme, which recouped £1.4bn last year.
Portsmouth Clashes: Migrant Protesters Face Counter-Demonstrators
Tensions flare in Portsmouth as rival protests clash over asylum seeker accommodations, days after a landmark court ruling against an Essex hotel housing migrants. Latest on UK immigration debates.
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.
UK Asylum Hotel Protests Escalate Against Labour Immigration Policy
Major protests target asylum seeker hotels across England as Labour faces mounting pressure from Conservatives and local communities over its immigration strategy. Home Office data reveals ongoing challenges.
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.
Labour MPs back Rwanda-style deportation scheme in major U-turn
In a stunning reversal, Labour MPs are now backing tough Rwanda-style deportation plans for small boat migrants as UK asylum claims hit a dire 20-year high, exposing a major shift in the party's immigration stance.
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
M23 Rebels Deny Congo Massacre Allegations
The M23 rebel group, accused by the UN and Congo of Rwandan support, vehemently denies involvement in recent massacres in eastern DRC, as the volatile region teeters on the brink of further violence.
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.
Tory Councils Launch Legal Challenge Against Asylum Hotels
Conservative-led councils defy Kemi Badenoch's government with a landmark High Court challenge against the forced housing of asylum seekers in local hotels, exposing deep party divisions.
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.
Bolsonaro Seeks Asylum in Argentina, Sparks Diplomatic Row
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.
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
Probation Service Crisis: 10,000 Staff Shortfall Exposed
Exclusive: The Probation Service is grappling with a critical shortage of 10,000 officers to manage offenders in the community, raising serious public safety concerns as Labour's early release scheme accelerates.
Congo Rebels Gang-Rape Woman Tied to Trees in Massacre
A horrific new wave of violence by M23 rebels in the DRC has seen a woman tied to trees and gang-raped, while dozens of women and children were slaughtered in a brutal massacre, UN reports confirm.
Rwandan-Backed Rebels Accused of Congo War Crimes
A damning new report from Human Rights Watch details horrific war crimes, including mass killings and rape, perpetrated by the M23 rebel group with Rwandan support in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Rwandan-Backed Rebels Accused of Congo War Crimes
A damning Human Rights Watch report details a surge in brutal violence in eastern DR Congo, implicating Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in massacres, rape, and mass displacement, creating a severe humanitarian crisis.
Next Store Chaos Over Free £10 Vouchers
Hundreds of Next customers are racing to stores nationwide to claim free £10 loyalty vouchers before they expire, causing queues and stock shortages.
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