Jenrick axes asylum hotels in protest-hit areas
Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick orders immediate closure of asylum hotels in areas with community tensions, as government faces pressure over small boat crossings and £8 million daily hotel bill.
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UK clamps down on foreign child benefit fraud
Ministers launch a major crackdown on families fraudulently claiming UK child benefits for children living abroad. New data-sharing powers with foreign governments aim to save taxpayers millions.
Far-Right Abuse Halts UK Charity Support for Women Refugees
Leading UK refugee charities are being forced to cancel essential one-to-one support sessions for vulnerable women due to a surge in targeted abuse and demonstrations from far-right groups.
Germany halves asylum seekers in major migrant policy crackdown
Exclusive: German cities are reporting a dramatic 50% drop in asylum seekers as Chancellor Friedrich Merz's tough new policies take effect, easing the crippling migrant crisis.
UK slashes Child Benefit for children living overseas
Exclusive: The UK government is implementing a major crackdown on Child Benefit claims for children living overseas. The new 'UK link' test could see thousands of families lose crucial financial support. Here's what you need to know.
Kremlin Sanctions Western Journalists in Media Crackdown
The Kremlin intensifies its assault on press freedom, imposing sanctions on Western journalists in a brazen retaliation for international criticism of its Ukraine invasion. This analysis delves into the chilling implications for global media and democrati
Portsmouth Clashes: Migrant Protesters Face Counter-Demonstrators
Tensions flare in Portsmouth as rival protests clash over asylum seeker accommodations, days after a landmark court ruling against an Essex hotel housing migrants. Latest on UK immigration debates.
Home Office Appeals Epping Forest Asylum Hotel Ruling
The Home Office is challenging a landmark High Court ruling that blocked the use of a hotel in Epping Forest for asylum seekers, setting the stage for a major legal battle over the UK's migrant accommodation crisis.
Sri Lanka President Arrested Over Protest Crackdown
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe faces arrest over violent crackdown on anti-government protesters during the nation's severe economic collapse. Exclusive details.
UK Asylum Hotel Protests Escalate Against Labour Immigration Policy
Major protests target asylum seeker hotels across England as Labour faces mounting pressure from Conservatives and local communities over its immigration strategy. Home Office data reveals ongoing challenges.
Nigerian father wins UK asylum after claiming he's gay
A Nigerian father, previously denied asylum three times, has been granted the right to remain in Britain after a tribunal accepted his late claim that he faces persecution for being gay in his home country.
UK Asylum Seeker Hotel Protests Erupt Nationwide
Fierce protests have erupted outside hotels housing asylum seekers across the UK, revealing deep local tensions and placing the government's immigration strategy in the spotlight.
Trump urges US to adopt El Salvador's tough crime policies
In a fiery rally speech, Donald Trump lauded El Salvador President Nayib Bukele's controversial crackdown on gangs, suggesting the US should adopt similar hardline tactics to tackle crime.
Trump's Radical DC Crime Crackdown: Police Patrols 'Until the End'
Exclusive: In a fiery speech, Donald Trump vows a dramatic law and order overhaul for Washington DC, calling for a permanent and aggressive police presence to combat violent crime, a move set to ignite fierce debate.
Trump's Radical Plan to Deploy National Guard in DC Revealed
Exclusive: Leaked documents reveal Donald Trump's controversial strategy to deploy a massive federalised police and National Guard presence in Washington D.C. to combat crime, a move critics label as authoritarian and a threat to civil liberties.
Putin critic's UK asylum bid rejected, faces deportation
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.
UK Asylum Seeker Numbers Mapped in New Data
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
UK asylum claims hit record 111,000 under Labour
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.
Tory Councils Launch Legal Challenge Against Asylum Hotels
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.
Court Backs Councils to Block Asylum Seeker Hotels
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.
Bolsonaro Seeks Asylum in Argentina, Sparks Diplomatic Row
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.
UK's £8.2m Daily Asylum Hotel Bill Amid Far-Right Protests
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
Crackdown on drivers using dead relatives' Blue Badges
UK councils are launching a major crackdown on motorists fraudulently using Blue Badges belonging to deceased relatives to dodge parking fees and access disabled bays, with offenders facing fines of up to £1,000.
Court blocks Home Office asylum hotel plan in Essex
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
High Court Rules Home Office Asylum Evictions Unlawful
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
DC police target delivery drivers in harsh crackdown
Delivery drivers for apps like Uber Eats and DoorDash face fines and vehicle seizures in a harsh new Washington DC police initiative, sparking outrage over targeting low-income workers.
UK's £8.2M Daily Bill for Asylum Seeker Hotels
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.
Councils Rebel Against Labour's 'Unfunded' Asylum Hotel Plan
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.
Council Wins Legal Battle Against Govt Over Migrant Hotel
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
Fox News' Bret Baier Pulled Over in DC Amid Crackdown
Prominent Fox News host Bret Baier was stopped by police in Washington DC, an incident his network claims is linked to a new 'zero-tolerance' policy on protests following Trump's directive.
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