Mahmood unveils hardline asylum shake-up
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces the biggest asylum system reforms in a generation, including a 20-year wait for settlement and enforced family removals, sparking a Labour backlash.
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Mahmood's asylum overhaul targets families and payments
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood unveils the UK's biggest asylum system reform in 40 years, targeting refused families and trialling increased payments. Read the full details.
UK's Biggest Asylum Shake-Up Since WWII Unveiled
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood unveils the UK's biggest asylum system overhaul since WWII, modelled on Denmark. The plan includes a 20-year wait for settlement and temporary refugee status. Discover the full details and reaction.
UK asylum claims hit record 108,000 - Europe's biggest surge
Shocking new figures reveal Britain has recorded Europe's largest increase in asylum applications, with claims soaring to 108,000 this year - an 84,000 surge from previous levels, creating unprecedented pressure on the UK's immigration system.
New State Pension Rates 2025: Full Breakdown
Millions of UK pensioners will see their State Pension payments increase next year. Here's the complete guide to the new weekly rates and what you'll receive.
DWP Payment Dates Change for May Bank Holiday
Millions of benefit claimants face payment date changes as DWP adjusts schedule for Early May Bank Holiday. Find out when you'll receive your money and how to prepare.
Dublin hotels full amid UK asylum seeker influx
Dublin accommodation providers are experiencing unprecedented pressure as the UK government considers relocating asylum seekers to Ireland, creating a potential humanitarian crisis in the Irish capital.
Cashless Catastrophe: Australia's Digital Payment Warning
As Australia rapidly transitions to a cashless society, experts issue stark warnings about the risks facing vulnerable populations and what it means for financial freedom.
Centrelink payment suspensions surge in mutual obligation crackdown
Exclusive investigation reveals how Centrelink's mutual obligation enforcement is leaving vulnerable Australians without essential payments, with over 85,000 suspensions in just three months.
UK Asylum Appeals Surge Overwhelms Courts
Britain's immigration courts face collapse as asylum appeals surge to unprecedented levels, creating dangerous backlogs and raising serious concerns about public safety.
Asylum seeker who threatened to kill 500 convicted of murder
Exclusive: A Somali migrant granted asylum after threatening to murder hundreds if rejected has been convicted of a fatal random stabbing in a Dorset park, raising serious questions about the UK's asylum assessment process.
Afghan asylum seeker charged with Nottingham murder
An Afghan national who entered Britain hidden in a lorry has been charged with a brutal triple stabbing that left one man dead, raising serious questions about the UK's asylum system.
Pensioners: Claim Your £600 Winter Heating Payment
Elderly Britons receiving certain benefits may qualify for significant winter heating payments worth up to £600. Discover if you're eligible for this crucial financial support.
UK's £8m daily asylum hotel bill exposes system failure
Exclusive investigation reveals how Britain's broken asylum system is costing taxpayers £8 million daily on hotel accommodation alone, with both Conservative and Labour policies failing to address the deepening crisis.
Home Office Scraps Epping Forest Asylum Hotel Plan
Exclusive: The Home Office's controversial plan to house asylum seekers in an Epping Forest hotel has been abruptly abandoned following intense local opposition and security concerns, revealing deepening challenges in the UK's migrant accommodation crisis
DWP November 2025 Payment Dates Confirmed
Complete guide to Department for Work and Pensions payment dates for November 2025, including Universal Credit, State Pension and all benefits affected by bank holidays.
Winter Support: Full List of DWP Benefits 2024
Comprehensive guide to all non-pensioner benefits and cost of living payments available this winter, including eligibility criteria and payment dates from the DWP.
DWP urgent warning to state pensioners over payments
The Department for Work and Pensions alerts millions of state pension recipients about crucial payment deadlines and bank account requirements to avoid Christmas payment disruptions.
Pensioners set for automatic £301 cost of living payment
Exclusive guide reveals which pensioner groups will receive automatic £301 cost of living payments starting this spring - no application needed.
Motability users get £3,000 payments with warning
Thousands of disabled drivers using the Motability scheme could receive unexpected £3,000 payments, but experts warn this might signal upcoming financial challenges for the programme.
Childcare payment trap hits thousands of UK families
Shocking new figures reveal HMRC is demanding thousands of pounds back from struggling families due to childcare payment miscalculations in the Universal Credit system.
Benefits and State Pension Rise Confirmed for April 2025
Universal Credit, PIP, and State Pension payments are set for significant increases next April as the government confirms it will maintain the triple lock. Discover exactly how much more you'll receive.
Dublin asylum hotel protests turn violent, police attacked
Gardaí face assaults during demonstrations outside Dublin accommodation centre housing international protection applicants, with far-right elements blamed for escalating tensions.
DWP Benefits April 2024: Exact Payment Increases Revealed
Millions of UK households receiving DWP benefits will see significant payment increases from April 2024. Discover exactly how much more you'll receive for Universal Credit, PIP, State Pension and other key benefits.
DWP November Payment Dates: Cost of Living Support Schedule
Millions of UK households to receive vital financial support this November as DWP confirms payment schedule for pensions, benefits and cost of living payments.
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.
DWP Payment Dates Change: What You Need to Know
Major changes to DWP payment schedules will affect millions of Britons receiving State Pension and benefits. Find out how the new payment dates from October 2025 will impact your finances.
DWP Confirms Benefit Payment Shake-Up for October 2025
Millions of benefit claimants face payment date changes as DWP moves all payments to digital system. Universal Credit, PIP and State Pension affected.
DWP Payment Dates Changing from October 2025
Major changes to DWP payment schedules will affect millions of Britons receiving State Pension and benefits. Find out how the new payment calendar impacts you.
Epping hotel protest: Asylum seeker rooftop standoff continues
A tense standoff continues at a Essex hotel as asylum seeker Martin, supported by activists, resists removal in a dramatic rooftop protest over potential Rwanda deportation.
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