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.
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
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.
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.
Black Sabbath icon Ozzy Osbourne reveals the chilling truth about his childhood home and the dark history behind the legendary Villa Park stadium in a shocking new interview.
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.
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.
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
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
Capcom's terrifying Resident Evil: Requiem hospital level was inspired by a real abandoned asylum in England. Discover the horrifying true story behind the game's most infamous location.
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.
Sir Keir Starmer's flagship pledge to end the costly use of hotels for asylum seekers is in turmoil as local authorities warn of a 'desperate' lack of funding and clear plans, with some outright refusing to cooperate.
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 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.
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.
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.
Tensions rise in Canary Wharf as protesters rally against an asylum seekers' hotel following an incident where a resident entered a blind woman's flat. Demonstrators demand action amid growing concerns over safety and immigration policies.
Tensions flared in Falkirk as opposing groups of protesters clashed outside a hotel housing asylum seekers, sparking a heavy police presence.
Local residents and officials demand closure of a hotel in Epping used to house asylum seekers, citing safety and welfare issues.
The UK government's controversial 'one-in, one-out' asylum policy has sparked confusion and criticism as many remain unaware of its implementation.
A group of Cuban refugees has taken over Miami's historic Freedom Tower, demanding faster asylum processing and an end to deportations. The standoff highlights growing tensions over US immigration policies.
Far-right demonstrators and anti-asylum protesters gathered in Nuneaton, sparking heated debates over UK immigration policies. Authorities monitored the situation closely as tensions flared.
Fifteen individuals were arrested during a demonstration outside the Britannia Hotel in London, where asylum seekers are being accommodated. The protest, which saw clashes between activists and counter-protesters, has sparked debates over immigration poli
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.
Far-right groups are organising protests outside hotels housing asylum seekers, sparking fears of violence and community division. Authorities warn against vigilantism as tensions escalate.
The UK government has agreed to cover transportation expenses under a 'one in, one out' asylum seeker arrangement with France, aiming to manage migration flows more effectively.
An Egyptian man, whose asylum claim was rejected, tragically drowned on a cargo ship heading to Canada from Southampton. The incident has raised questions about immigration policies and the dangers faced by failed asylum seekers.
Locals in Southport express growing anxiety over potential violence amid protests against housing asylum seekers in a local hotel, with far-right groups reportedly stirring tensions.
Demonstrators clashed with police outside a hotel housing asylum seekers in London, leading to multiple arrests as tensions over immigration policies escalate.