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France's First Channel Migrant Deportation Flight Abandoned

In a major blow to Anglo-French efforts, the inaugural one-to-one deportation flight for a Channel migrant was dramatically abandoned after the individual refused to board, highlighting the immense challenges in stemming the small boats crisis.

Asylum seeker jailed for murder-suicide threat stalkin

A Turkish asylum seeker who subjected a woman to a terrifying stalking campaign, threatening to murder her and her family in a murder-suicide plot, has been jailed. Read the full story of his relentless harassment and the police investigation.

UK's Multi-Billion Pound Secret Property Spree for Asylum

An exclusive investigation uncovers how the British government is secretly spending billions of taxpayer pounds to acquire houses and flats for asylum seekers, bypassing local communities and sparking a major housing controversy.

Asylum seeker guilty of sexual assault at Essex hotel

An asylum seeker housed at a controversial Essex hotel has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a female staff member. The case raises serious questions about the Home Office's use of contingency accommodation.

Asylum seeker jailed for brutal daylight sexual assault

Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu, an Eritrean asylum seeker, has been sentenced to six years and nine months for a horrific sexual assault on a woman in Exeter. The case has sparked protests and intense debate over the UK's asylum system.

Iraqi asylum seeker jailed for London rape

An Iraqi national seeking asylum in the UK has been sentenced to 14 years for a horrific sexual attack on a woman in a London apartment. Read the full details of the case and the police investigation.

ECHR 'Power Grab' Threatens UK Sovereignty, Report Warns

A bombshell report from the Policy Exchange think tank accuses the European Court of Human Rights of a 'significant power grab', using its rulings on asylum seekers to undermine national sovereignty and force uncontrolled immigration on member states like

Nuneaton asylum seeker: 'Somalia is safer' amid protests

An asylum seeker in the small Midlands town of Nuneaton has made a desperate plea, claiming he felt safer in war-torn Somalia, as tensions over the UK's immigration policy reach a boiling point with nightly protests.

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.

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

Ex-Minister: Labour Rights Plan Helps Foreign Criminals

Former Attorney General Sir Michael Ellis KC warns that Labour's plans to replace the Human Rights Act with a British Bill of Rights could create a 'lawyers' charter' and make it harder to deport dangerous asylum seekers, echoing Donald Trump's concerns.

Teen Girl Stabbed in Dutch Park, Asylum Seeker Held

A 15-year-old girl has been stabbed to death in a Dutch park, with a young male asylum seeker now in custody. The case ignites a fierce debate on immigration and public safety in the Netherlands.

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

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