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.
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.
Local authorities score a major legal victory against the Home Office, granting them new powers to challenge the use of hotels as asylum seeker accommodation. The ruling could set a nationwide precedent.
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 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.
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Charity Shelter reveals alarming rise in no-fault evictions, urging government action to close Section 21 loophole and prevent a homelessness surge.
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A visually impaired woman shares her terror after discovering a migrant has moved into a hotel mere steps from her home in Canary Wharf, raising safety concerns for her and her family.
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Performers and tourists at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival are facing exorbitant hotel prices, with some accommodations tripling their rates, sparking outrage and financial strain.
A family's dream getaway turned into a horror show when they discovered their Butlin's accommodation was covered in vomit and filth.
A recent graduate reveals how she turned her modest student accommodation into a lavish therapy-inspired flat, blending comfort with style.
A man staying at an asylum seeker hotel in the UK has appeared in court accused of sexually assaulting a woman. The shocking case raises further concerns over security and safeguarding in temporary accommodation.
A minuscule flat in a bustling student city has gone up for sale, with its narrow dimensions making it possible to touch both walls simultaneously. The unique property is sparking debate over urban living conditions.
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Pro-Palestine demonstrators stormed a London hotel housing asylum seekers, demanding an end to its use while drawing parallels to displacement in Gaza. The dramatic protest highlights growing tensions over UK immigration policies.
The UK government confirms Napier Barracks will remain operational for asylum seekers following a recent increase in small boat arrivals. Critics raise concerns over conditions.
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Amid Australia's worsening housing crisis, families are turning to motels as their only refuge. Rising rents and dwindling affordable options leave many with nowhere else to go.
A four-star Hilton hotel has concealed its branding following local protests against its use as accommodation for asylum seekers. Discover the details behind the controversy.
Rising accommodation prices and soaring production costs threaten the future of Edinburgh Fringe, leaving performers questioning if the world's largest arts festival is still viable.
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The Labour Party vows to stop housing asylum seekers in costly hotels, proposing a more efficient and humane system to address the UK's immigration challenges.