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UK's Multi-Billion Pound Secret Property Spree for Asylum

An exclusive investigation uncovers how the British government is secretly spending billions of taxpayer pounds to acquire houses and flats for asylum seekers, bypassing local communities and sparking a major housing controversy.

Asylum seeker guilty of sexual assault at Essex hotel

An asylum seeker housed at a controversial Essex hotel has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a female staff member. The case raises serious questions about the Home Office's use of contingency accommodation.

Asylum seeker jailed for brutal daylight sexual assault

Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu, an Eritrean asylum seeker, has been sentenced to six years and nine months for a horrific sexual assault on a woman in Exeter. The case has sparked protests and intense debate over the UK's asylum system.

Iraqi asylum seeker jailed for London rape

An Iraqi national seeking asylum in the UK has been sentenced to 14 years for a horrific sexual attack on a woman in a London apartment. Read the full details of the case and the police investigation.

Nuneaton asylum seeker: 'Somalia is safer' amid protests

An asylum seeker in the small Midlands town of Nuneaton has made a desperate plea, claiming he felt safer in war-torn Somalia, as tensions over the UK's immigration policy reach a boiling point with nightly protests.

Elon Musk's UK asylum seeker luxury housing claim sparks row

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

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.

Teen Girl Stabbed in Dutch Park, Asylum Seeker Held

A 15-year-old girl has been stabbed to death in a Dutch park, with a young male asylum seeker now in custody. The case ignites a fierce debate on immigration and public safety in the Netherlands.

Rayner to sanction councils blocking housing developments

Deputy PM Angela Rayner unveils a major crackdown on English local authorities that obstruct housing development, threatening financial penalties and potential government intervention to tackle the housing crisis.

Family's horror in Ealing Council's rat-poo infested flat

A homeless family with a newborn baby has been left in despair after Ealing Council placed them in temporary housing riddled with rat droppings, damp, and severe disrepair, sparking outrage and calls for immediate action.

Vulnerable at risk as UK housing support slashed

Charities sound the alarm as government cuts to housing vouchers and soaring rents threaten to leave thousands of vulnerable Britons, including families and the elderly, without a home. A perfect storm of policy failure and economic pressure is pushing th

Court Slams Home Office for 'Egregious' Legal Breach

The Court of Appeal has delivered a scathing rebuke to the Home Office for unlawfully denying an Iranian man's asylum claim and attempting to deport him without a fair hearing, in a landmark ruling for immigration justice.

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.

Dutch Girl, 15, Stabbed to Death; Migrant Suspect Held

A 15-year-old girl has been fatally stabbed in a shocking attack in the Netherlands. The suspect, a 39-year-old migrant whose identity is protected by Dutch law, is in custody as police investigate the motive behind the brutal daylight killing.

Migrant denies schoolgirl assault: 'Not a wild animal'

An asylum seeker residing at a controversial Epping hotel has appeared in court, vehemently denying allegations of sexually assaulting a schoolgirl and declaring 'I am not a wild animal' during a dramatic police arrest.

Migrant in free hotel steals £1k designer jacket

A Georgian asylum seeker, housed at a taxpayer-funded hotel, has been accused of stealing a £1,000 designer jacket just nine weeks after arriving in the UK. A court heard his defence that he was 'forced' to commit the theft.

Over 500,000 New Homes Blocked by English Councils

A damning new report uncovers that local councils in England have rejected plans for more than 500,000 new homes in the last five years, severely exacerbating the national housing shortage and pricing out a generation.

Migrant stowaway found in British couple's camper van

A British couple's holiday nightmare as an illegal migrant is discovered hiding in their camper van's rear garage after crossing the Channel from Calais. The incident raises serious questions about border security.

Sex attacker wins human rights case over deportation fears

A Syrian refugee convicted of sexually assaulting a teenager has successfully argued that his imprisonment breaches his human rights due to the potential for deportation upon release. The Court of Appeal has ruled in his favour, sparking widespread debate

Dutch Teen Stabbed: Asylum Seeker Heard on Emergency Call

Shocking details emerge as Dutch police reveal an asylum seeker was heard on the emergency call after 17-year-old Lisa was fatally stabbed in a quiet village. The investigation continues amid growing community anguish.

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