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'.
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.
A crucial migrant flight from the UK to Rwanda has been halted after French lawyers successfully blocked the deal. The legal challenge raises major questions about the future of the government's flagship asylum policy and its agreement with France.
Exclusive: The Labour Party is set to unveil a radical new strategy to end the costly use of hotels for asylum seekers, opting instead to utilise vacant military barracks. This move aims to save taxpayers billions and accelerate the processing of claims.
Cabinet tensions erupt as Kemi Badenoch publicly contradicts Suella Braverman's claim of a new government channel, exposing deep rifts within the Conservative Party.
Former Home Secretary Suella Braverman and ex-Brexit negotiator Lord Frost have dramatically defected to Nigel Farage's Reform UK, signalling a seismic shift in British politics ahead of the general election.
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.
The Labour government confronts a major border security crisis as an unmanned migrant vessel lands in Kent, marking the first such incident in nearly three years and sparking fierce political criticism over immigration policy failures.
German press engages in 'schadenfreude' as UK's asylum system buckles despite Brexit promises. Reports highlight infrastructure strain and political hypocrisy as small boat crossings continue to soar.
Exclusive: Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is planning a major reset of the Home Office, aiming to dismantle its 'hostile environment' legacy and rebuild public trust. The reforms target the asylum backlog and a new focus on national security.
A new multi-million pound agreement between the UK and France will see a major boost in patrols and technology to stop small boat crossings and swiftly return migrants.
Scotland Yard has arrested a dozen individuals across London in a major operation targeting supporters of a pro-Palestine group recently outlawed by the Home Secretary. The arrests signal a firm stance on enforcing the new ban.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage faces a major backlash after controversially stating the Taliban has 'more moral authority' on immigration than the British government, drawing condemnation from across the political spectrum.
Tech billionaire Elon Musk ignites a political firestorm by alleging on X that UK asylum seekers are being housed in luxury townhouses worth £300,000, complete with underfloor heating and electric vehicle charging points, directly challenging the governme
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.
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.
A landmark High Court ruling has halted the Home Office's plan to house asylum seekers in a Essex hotel, siding with local council and residents. The decision sets a crucial precedent and sparks a fierce political debate over the future of the UK's migran
Exclusive report on the rising tensions and organised protests across the UK against the use of hotels for asylum seekers. Discover the government's response and the local impact.
Exclusive: A British family was ordered to leave their Epping hotel with just hours' notice to make way for asylum seekers, igniting a fierce national debate on the government's immigration policy and its impact on local communities.
Despite a High Court victory ending the use of hotels for asylum seekers, the Labour government faces a fierce political and media backlash, with the right wing dominating the public narrative on immigration.
Exclusive: Labour's new plan to end the costly use of hotels for asylum seekers. We reveal the timeline, the challenges, and what it means for British taxpayers and communities.
Exclusive: Ministers are actively debating a radical post-Brexit strategy to quit the European Convention on Human Rights, aiming to implement the stalled Rwanda asylum plan and end the small boats crisis.
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.
In a dramatic policy shift, the UK government is set to revive the controversial Rwanda asylum scheme with a fresh £50 million payment. The move comes as the Taliban unexpectedly offers to accept migrants, and Nigel Farage's Reform UK pledges its own migr
Exclusive: The Conservative government is secretly negotiating a controversial agreement with the Taliban to send thousands of Afghan asylum seekers back, in a dramatic move to slash record-high migration numbers before the next election.
Exclusive analysis of Robert Jenrick's explosive 'Patriot' group launch. We dissect his high-risk strategy to seize the Tory leadership by courting the right, the potential party civil war it ignites, and why critics brand it a cynical, damaging ploy.
Exclusive: Home Office under fire for controversial Chevening award to Israeli official amid Gaza conflict, raising serious questions about political interference in prestigious scholarship programme.
Tensions boil over across Britain as local communities protest the housing of asylum seekers in hotels. From Merseyside to Essex, demonstrations escalate into clashes with police, revealing deep-seated frustrations over the UK's immigration policy.
The Home Office announces a large-scale operation to clear asylum seekers out of hotel accommodation, with new arrivals to be sent to Bibby Stockholm and former RAF bases instead.
Tensions boil over as far-right groups and counter-protesters clash outside migrant accommodation hotels from Merseyside to Essex. Get the latest on the escalating demonstrations, police response, and political fallout.