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Kosovo offers to take UK's failed asylum seekers

In a dramatic diplomatic move, Kosovo has volunteered to become the pioneering country accepting asylum seekers rejected by Britain, potentially reshaping European migration policy.

Hotel bathtub baptisms for asylum seekers exposed

An investigation reveals how asylum seekers are being baptised in hotel bathtubs by a Christian charity, with claims the conversions are being used to strengthen immigration cases. Exclusive details from the controversial practice causing concern in Westm

Home Office: 12 staff, 1 worker on Rwanda returns

Exclusive investigation reveals staggering inefficiency within the Home Office as a dozen staff members are assigned to Rwanda asylum policy, with only a single caseworker actually processing returns.

Asylum seeker laughed after fatal stabbing, court hears

A Sudanese asylum seeker allegedly laughed and performed a celebratory dance after fatally stabbing a fellow migrant worker at a Scottish hotel being used to house refugees, a court has been told in shocking testimony.

UK charges asylum seekers £400 application fees

The UK government introduces controversial new immigration fees requiring asylum seekers to pay hundreds of pounds for applications, sparking debate about accessibility and fairness.

Migrants' babies get UK passports before asylum decisions

Exclusive investigation reveals infants born to asylum seekers who crossed the English Channel in small boats are receiving British passports before their parents' claims are processed, raising serious questions about UK immigration policy.

First Asylum Seeker Removed to France in UK Deal

The Home Office has confirmed the first removal of an asylum seeker to France under a new reciprocal agreement, sparking immediate backlash from charities who label the scheme 'inhumane and unworkable'.

Torture survivor's plea: Stop Rwanda asylum plan

Kolbassia Haoussou, a survivor of torture, delivers a powerful warning to the UK government that its Rwanda asylum plan risks re-traumatising vulnerable refugees and breaching international law.

UK's First 'One In, One Out' Asylum Flight to Rwanda

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'.

UK's Radical 'One In, One Out' Asylum Plan Revealed

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.

Glasgow's migrant crisis: SNP warns of humanitarian disaster

Glasgow's SNP leader issues a stark warning that the city is on the brink of a migrant disaster, unable to cope with a surge in homeless refugees following Labour's hotel crackdown. Exclusive analysis reveals the mounting pressure on Scotland's largest ci

Mubarak's Son Denied UK Asylum After Fraud Conviction

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.

UK may suspend visas over failed asylum returns

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.

Labour to house asylum seekers on military sites

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.

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