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.
Exclusive: Defence chiefs blast Home Office for rejecting relocation claims of elite Afghan soldiers who fought alongside UK troops, leaving them to Taliban reprisals.
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.
Exclusive figures reveal the UK government is spending a staggering £5.2 million every day housing asylum seekers in hotels, as small boat arrivals continue to strain the system.
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.
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.
A desperate mother-of-five reveals the harsh reality of NSW's housing crisis as her family is forced to sleep in their car, facing freezing nights and an uncertain future.
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
Exclusive: Labour forces government to reveal secret data mapping the staggering scale of asylum seeker hotel use across Britain, costing taxpayers millions daily and sparking a major political row.
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
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.
A last-ditch legal bid by the Home Office to house asylum seekers at a controversial Essex site has been thwarted by a High Court injunction, sparking a major political row and leaving the government's immigration strategy in disarray.
Exclusive: A damning legal ruling on the Epping Forest Hotel has left Government ministers in a constitutional crisis, trapped between judicial orders and furious local opposition. Andrew Tettenborn analyses the fallout.
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.
Residents of Kent open their homes and hearts to Ukrainian refugees fleeing war, showcasing Britain's compassion in crisis.
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.
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch criticises Labour's approach to housing asylum seekers, calling for long-term solutions over temporary camps and hotels.
Dozens of migrant families are camped outside Paris City Hall, sleeping on the ground under makeshift shelters as they await housing. Shocking images reveal the dire conditions amid France's ongoing accommodation crisis.
Venezuelan opposition leader Antonio Ledezma has requested asylum in the US after fleeing to Spain, as political tensions in Venezuela continue to rise under Nicolás Maduro's regime.
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.
The UK faces an escalating refugee crisis with record numbers crossing the Channel, prompting urgent calls for government action.
Afghan refugees in Greece face dire conditions after escaping the Taliban, with many struggling to secure basic necessities and pleading for international assistance.