The UK government launches emergency measures to create 50,000 additional driving test appointments monthly, aiming to clear the growing backlog of learner drivers waiting for their practical exams.
Massive driving test backlog leaves thousands of learners stranded as waiting times hit unprecedented levels across Britain, with some areas seeing delays of over six months.
New data reveals the UK's driving test crisis is worsening, with average waits hitting 18 weeks and over half a million learners stuck in the queue. Discover which test centres face the worst delays.
US military veterans confront staggering delays in disability claims processing as the Department of Veterans Affairs struggles with overwhelming demand and systemic challenges.
In a dramatic departure from normal procedure, US immigration courts are being compelled to stay operational during the ongoing government shutdown, creating chaos and raising legal concerns.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer unveils radical plan to clear asylum backlog, fast-track removals to safe countries, and strike new Rwanda-style agreements in major immigration policy shift.
Keir Starmer announces radical immigration reforms, pledging to end the controversial Rwanda scheme and tackle asylum backlog while facing criticism from both left and right.
New data reveals NHS England's waiting list has soared to 7.75 million patients, creating the most challenging winter in health service history with urgent calls for government action.
Explosive new Conservative analysis exposes how foreign nationals convicted of serious crimes in Britain are avoiding deportation, with some remaining in the country for over 20 years despite laws requiring their removal.
A senior coroner reveals how high-profile cancer diagnoses from figures like Sarah Harding and Dame Deborah James are creating dangerous NHS backlogs, leading to potentially fatal treatment delays for thousands.
Exclusive: NHS England data reveals a postcode lottery for life-saving echocardiograms, with some patients waiting over half a year. Experts warn of 'devastating consequences' as cardiac care delays hit record levels.
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey pledges to clear the UK's asylum backlog within six months and end hotel use for refugees, making it a core election promise.
Exclusive analysis shows a deepening crisis in cancer care across England as the majority of NHS hospital trusts consistently fail to meet crucial 62-day treatment targets, leaving thousands of patients in potentially dangerous waiting limbo.
Shadow Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood unveils Labour's comprehensive plan to tackle illegal immigration, including scrapping the costly Rwanda scheme, establishing a new returns unit, and strengthening border security to clear the asylum backlog.
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson declares the next Labour government will prioritise cutting NHS waiting lists, calling the current patient backlog a 'national emergency' requiring urgent action.
Exclusive investigation reveals Australia's staggering immigration backlog, with over 100,000 migrants living illegally despite refused visas and a system deporting just 82 people per month.
Alaa Mubarak, son of Egypt's ousted dictator, has been refused asylum in Britain following his conviction for embezzling millions in public funds. Exclusive details on the legal battle and political implications.
Exclusive: Immigration Minister Kevin Foster announces hardline strategy to suspend visas for countries that do not cooperate with the removal of unsuccessful asylum seekers, marking a significant shift in UK border policy.
British households can now earn tax-free payments for providing accommodation to asylum seekers under the new 'Asylum Seekers Accommodation Scheme' launched by the Home Office to address the costly hotel crisis.
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.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood vows to stop illegal Channel crossings and clear asylum backlog with new emergency powers and Rwanda-style deals.
The UK Government's proposed Migration and Economic Development Partnership Act sparks fierce debate, with Labour's Shabana Mahmood warning it dismantles the asylum system and violates international law.
The Labour government announces a controversial new strategy to temporarily accommodate asylum seekers on disused military sites to tackle the severe housing shortage and clear the backlog of claims.
Exclusive: Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood unveils a major new policy to move asylum seekers out of expensive hotels and into repurposed military barracks, aiming to cut costs and deter Channel crossings.
Exclusive: The new Labour government unveils a tough new immigration plan to shut down costly asylum seeker hotels, fast-track decisions, and house migrants in repurposed military barracks in a major policy shift.
Home Secretary James Cleverly defends the controversial Rwanda asylum plan against Labour's accusations of being an expensive 'gimmick' as new legal challenges emerge.
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.
An Ethiopian asylum seeker has been found guilty of attempting to kiss a 14-year-old schoolgirl in a sexual assault that triggered massive community protests outside the Bell Hotel in Epping.
Exclusive investigation reveals a dramatic 75% collapse in family reunion applications for asylum seekers and refugees in the UK, raising alarm over the human impact of recent policy changes.
Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper faces scrutiny as she fails to guarantee the swift return of asylum seekers to France under a proposed one-for-one agreement, casting doubt on Labour's immigration strategy.