UK Refugee Family Reunion Applications Plummet by 75%
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.
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Labour's migrant deal in tatters as Cooper offers no guarantees
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.
UK to close asylum hotels early, saving £1bn
The Home Office has announced a major acceleration of its plan to end the use of hotels for asylum seekers, with new figures revealing a potential £1 billion saving for taxpayers.
Labour MPs revolt against Yvette Cooper over small boats crisis
Labour faces internal revolt as backbenchers demand tougher asylum rules. Yvette Cooper scrambles to tighten policies amid small boat crossings from France, not conflict zones.
Cooper's Asylum Overhaul: Fast-Track Deportations Plan
Labour's Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announces a major new asylum plan, introducing fast-track removals for applicants from specific countries and new counter-terror style orders to tackle smuggling gangs.
UK Backlash Over Refugee Family Reunion Rules
The Home Office faces mounting criticism as new rules prevent refugee women and children from reuniting with families. Charities warn of devastating human impact.
Cooper's pledge: Scrap asylum hotels and stop small boats
Labour's Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper vows to end the 'wasteful' use of hotels for asylum seekers and tackle the small boats crisis with a new cross-border police unit, as she outlines Labour's immigration strategy.
Yvette Cooper pledges to end asylum hotel use and stop small boats
Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper vows a Labour government would rapidly clear the asylum backlog and end costly hotel use, while tackling small boat crossings with a new cross-border police unit.
Police officer punched at London anti-asylum protest
Violence erupts at London anti-asylum protest as Metropolitan Police officer assaulted and four individuals arrested following clashes in Westminster.
UK Eyes Majorca & Ibiza Hotels for Asylum Seekers
Exclusive: The UK government is planning to house asylum seekers in tourist hotels on the Spanish islands of Majorca and Ibiza, in a move that has sparked outrage from local officials and the tourism industry.
Starmer Condemns 'Disgraceful' Epping Asylum Hotel Plan
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer slams the government's 'shambolic' plan to house asylum seekers in an Epping Forest hotel, branding it a failure of the broken asylum system.
UK bans asylum seekers from buying luxury goods
New Home Office rules prohibit asylum seekers from purchasing items deemed 'non-essential', including smartphones and video games, while restricting cash allowances to just £15 per week.
Labour overhauls asylum policy amid Reform UK poll surge
Exclusive: Labour faces mounting pressure as new polling shows Reform UK gaining ground. Lord Falconer reveals plans to end costly hotel use for asylum seekers, signalling a major policy shift.
Epping Asylum Protests: Four Arrested in Tense Standoff
Tensions flared in Epping as far-right protesters clashed with police outside a hotel housing asylum seekers. Four arrests were made during the demonstration, which saw heated exchanges and a significant police presence.
Reform UK Councillor Suspended from Home Office Asylum Role
A Reform UK councillor working in the Home Office's asylum claims processing has been suspended after The Guardian revealed his political affiliation, raising serious questions about conflicts of interest and political neutrality within the immigration sy
High Court Blocks Asylum Seeker Hotel in Epping
In a landmark decision, the High Court has ruled against the Home Office's use of the Bell Hotel in Epping for asylum seekers, siding with local council and residents. This ruling challenges the government's controversial asylum dispersal policy and sets
Court Blocks Asylum Seeker Eviction from Epping Hotel
In a major legal victory for migrant rights, the Court of Appeal has overturned a decision to remove asylum seekers from an Epping hotel. Discover the human rights arguments that secured their stay.
Court Overturns Ban on Epping Asylum Seeker Hotel
In a significant legal reversal, the Court of Appeal has quashed Epping Forest District Council's ban on using the Bell Hotel to house asylum seekers. The ruling, citing flawed decision-making, is a major victory for the Home Office and sets a crucial pre
Labour's Radical Plan to Tackle UK's Asylum Hotel Crisis
Exclusive: The new government unveils a radical strategy to move asylum seekers out of expensive hotels and into cheaper, more secure accommodation, aiming to save billions and tackle the legacy backlog.
UK Asylum Hotel Crisis Deepens Amid Political Pressure
Exclusive: The number of asylum seekers in UK hotels remains stubbornly high despite government efforts, sparking a fierce political battle over immigration policy and public spending.
Police Clash With Protesters at Essex Asylum Seeker Hotel
Violence flared in Essex as police and protesters clashed during a demonstration outside a hotel housing asylum seekers. Read the full report on the chaotic scenes and the escalating national debate.
Brits Open Their Homes to Asylum Seekers in Grassroots Movement
Amid a growing housing crisis, a powerful grassroots movement is seeing ordinary British citizens volunteer to host asylum seekers in their spare rooms, offering sanctuary and challenging government policy.
Court Slams Home Office for 'Egregious' Legal Breach
The Court of Appeal has delivered a scathing rebuke to the Home Office for unlawfully denying an Iranian man's asylum claim and attempting to deport him without a fair hearing, in a landmark ruling for immigration justice.
Epping Erupts Over Secret Home Office Asylum Hotel Plan
Exclusive: Furious residents of an affluent Essex town are blindsided by the Home Office's covert plan to house hundreds of asylum seekers in a local hotel, sparking fears over local services and community safety.
UK Passport Rule Could Wreck Summer Holidays - Check Now!
British travellers are making a critical passport error that could see them turned away at the airport this summer. Discover the hidden rule that catches thousands out every year.
Sleepwalking Asylum Seekers at Kent's Manston Centre
Exclusive report reveals disturbing scenes of extreme exhaustion as asylum seekers at the Manston processing centre in Kent are found sleepwalking while standing, raising serious concerns about welfare conditions.
UK Asylum Seekers in Crisis: 'No Money, No Food, No Hope'
Exclusive testimony from asylum seekers in Yorkshire reveals a deepening humanitarian crisis, with families facing destitution and despair due to Home Office delays and the controversial Rwanda policy.
Home Office Vows Surge in Asylum Hotel Closures for 2026
The Home Office announces an accelerated plan to shut down asylum seeker hotels, promising a 'significant increase' in closures starting early 2026, aiming to cut costs and reduce the asylum backlog.
Americans Seek Refugee Status in Canada Over Trump
A growing number of Americans are applying for refugee status in Canada, citing political persecution and fear of a second Trump presidency, new data reveals.
UK Asylum Hotels Echo Hong Kong's Migrant Camps
A former Vietnamese 'boat person' who found refuge in the UK draws stark parallels between the controversial asylum seeker hotel policy and the dire migrant camps of 1970s Hong Kong, urging the nation not to abandon its humanitarian principles.
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