Labour reveals £8.2m daily cost of asylum seeker hotels
Exclusive investigation reveals the full scale of UK asylum seeker hotel use under the Conservatives. Discover which towns are housing migrants and the staggering £8.2m daily cost to taxpayers.
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UK Asylum Map Reveals Stark Postcode Lottery
Exclusive analysis of Home Office data exposes the stark geographic disparities in asylum seeker dispersal across the UK, with some local authorities supporting hundreds while others take none.
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.
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.
FBI raids properties in alleged asylum fraud crackdown
The FBI has executed search warrants on properties across New York and New Jersey, targeting a network of lawyers and interpreters accused of orchestrating a massive asylum application scam for Chinese nationals.
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.
Inigo Philbrick: The £86m Art World Swindle Exposed
Exclusive deep dive into the audacious fraud of art dealer Inigo Philbrick, who used phantom sales on private jets and a Ponzi-style scheme to swindle £86m from investors and galleries. The shocking story of greed and deception that rocked the art market.
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.
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.
The Crooked Lawyer: Unmasking Stephen David Jones
A riveting investigation into the double life of Stephen David Jones, a respected solicitor who masterminded a massive fraud, betraying clients and friends in a web of deceit that shocked Britain.
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.
Appeals Court Dismisses $454M Trump Fraud Case
A New York appeals court has dismissed the $454 million fraud case against Donald Trump, a significant legal victory for the former President that halts the asset seizure threat from Letitia James.
Trump's $454m Fraud Bond Slashed to $175m in Court Win
A New York appeals court delivers a stunning financial reprieve for Donald Trump, drastically reducing his bond requirement in a civil fraud case and pausing sanctions against his sons.
Lloyds Manager Jailed for £2.4m Elderly Fraud
A former Lloyds Bank manager from Derby has been sentenced to prison after orchestrating a sophisticated fraud, stealing £2.4 million from elderly and vulnerable customers over a seven-year period.
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.
'Phantom' Parcel Delivery Scam Warning For UK Households
UK households are being targeted by a sophisticated 'phantom delivery' SMS scam. Royal Mail and Action Fraud issue urgent warning as criminals steal personal and financial details.
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.
US Olympians Sentenced in Mississippi Fraud Case
Two former US Olympic hopefuls have been sentenced for their roles in a multi-million dollar Mississippi welfare fraud scheme that misused funds intended for the state's most vulnerable citizens.
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
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
Fed Official Resigns Over Fraud Scandal
A senior Federal Reserve official, appointed by both Trump and Biden, has abruptly resigned following bombshell fraud allegations. The scandal raises serious questions about vetting at the highest levels of US financial regulation.
Fare dodger ordered to pay £43,000 for 43,000 miles of travel
A serial fare evader who dodged train tickets for a staggering 43,000 miles across England has been hit with a massive £43,000 court bill in a landmark ruling for rail enforcement.
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