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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Davey's pledge: Clear asylum backlog in six months
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey pledges to clear the UK's asylum backlog within six months and end hotel use for refugees, making it a core election promise.
Afghan migrants fake torture videos for UK asylum claims
Shocking investigation reveals Afghan migrants fabricating brutal torture videos to support UK asylum claims while enjoying holidays abroad, exploiting British taxpayer-funded hotels and legal aid.
First Asylum Seeker Removed to France in UK Deal
The Home Office has confirmed the first removal of an asylum seeker to France under a new reciprocal agreement, sparking immediate backlash from charities who label the scheme 'inhumane and unworkable'.
Cleverly's fury over migrant 'sick notes' for Rwanda flights
Home Secretary James Cleverly erupts in fury as migrants due for removal to Rwanda present last-minute medical notes, branding the tactic a 'sick joke' on the British public and the asylum system.
Torture survivor's plea: Stop Rwanda asylum plan
Kolbassia Haoussou, a survivor of torture, delivers a powerful warning to the UK government that its Rwanda asylum plan risks re-traumatising vulnerable refugees and breaching international law.
UK's First 'One In, One Out' Asylum Flight to Rwanda
The UK government has launched its first flight under a new scheme to send asylum seekers to Rwanda, coinciding with the arrival of a separate group of migrants. Critics decry the policy as a costly and inhumane 'political gimmick'.
UK Rwanda Deportation Flight Grounded After Legal Ruling
The Home Office's flagship Rwanda asylum plan is in chaos after a last-minute legal intervention halted the first deportation flight, sparking a major political and human rights clash.
UK's Radical 'One In, One Out' Asylum Plan Revealed
Exclusive: The UK government is considering a hardline 'quota' system for asylum seekers, potentially turning away new arrivals unless others are removed. Critics warn of legal and ethical nightmares.
Brit's Identity Crisis Over Government's Rwanda Asylum Scheme
Exclusive: A British citizen reveals the profound identity crisis and loss of national pride following the UK's controversial Rwanda asylum policy, questioning the nation's core values.
UK erects 'not welcome' signs for asylum seekers in France
The Home Office has sparked outrage by placing stark warning signs on French beaches, informing potential asylum seekers they are 'not welcome' in the UK and face swift removal to Rwanda.
UK may suspend visas over failed asylum returns
Exclusive: Immigration Minister Kevin Foster announces hardline strategy to suspend visas for countries that do not cooperate with the removal of unsuccessful asylum seekers, marking a significant shift in UK border policy.
UK pays households £1,500 monthly to host asylum seekers
British households can now earn tax-free payments for providing accommodation to asylum seekers under the new 'Asylum Seekers Accommodation Scheme' launched by the Home Office to address the costly hotel crisis.
UK's Radical Migration Overhaul Sparks Legal and Political Row
The UK Government's proposed Migration and Economic Development Partnership Act sparks fierce debate, with Labour's Shabana Mahmood warning it dismantles the asylum system and violates international law.
Labour to house asylum seekers on military sites
The Labour government announces a controversial new strategy to temporarily accommodate asylum seekers on disused military sites to tackle the severe housing shortage and clear the backlog of claims.
UK to move asylum seekers from hotels to military barracks
Exclusive: Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood unveils a major new policy to move asylum seekers out of expensive hotels and into repurposed military barracks, aiming to cut costs and deter Channel crossings.
Labour to Shut Asylum Hotels, Use Military Barracks
Exclusive: The new Labour government unveils a tough new immigration plan to shut down costly asylum seeker hotels, fast-track decisions, and house migrants in repurposed military barracks in a major policy shift.
Migrant Hotel Terror: Flares & Firebomb Thrown in Epping
Asylum seekers at the Epping Hotel were left terrified after a violent mob launched flares and ignited a firebomb in a targeted attack, prompting a major police investigation into the suspected racially motivated incident.
Cleverly Defends Rwanda Plan as Legal Challenges Mount
Home Secretary James Cleverly defends the controversial Rwanda asylum plan against Labour's accusations of being an expensive 'gimmick' as new legal challenges emerge.
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.
Ethiopian asylum seeker guilty of schoolgirl sexual assault
An Ethiopian asylum seeker has been found guilty of attempting to kiss a 14-year-old schoolgirl in a sexual assault that triggered massive community protests outside the Bell Hotel in Epping.
UK houses migrants in Essex tent camp amid Channel crisis
Exclusive: The UK government has been forced to erect emergency tented accommodation on a former airbase in Essex to house a surge of small boat arrivals, as ministers admit the asylum system is under 'enormous pressure'.
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.
Council takes migrant hotel fight to Supreme Court
Epping Forest District Council escalates its legal battle against the Home Office's use of a local hotel to house asylum seekers, seeking a Supreme Court hearing in a case with national implications for immigration policy.
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.
Court overturns Epping hotel protest ban in free speech win
The Court of Appeal has overturned a controversial injunction banning protests outside the Staymarket Hotel in Epping, marking a significant victory for civil liberties and freedom of speech in Essex.
Epping Forest asylum hotel plans scrapped after backlash
Home Office plans to house asylum seekers in a £4.5m Epping Forest hotel have been scrapped after a massive local backlash and council intervention. Get the full story on the U-turn.
Epping Protest Organiser Arrested in Union Jack Flag Clash
Shocking footage captures the moment the organiser of protests against a migrant hotel in Epping, Essex, is arrested by police after attempting to fly a Union Jack flag on the local council building. The incident has ignited a fierce debate over policing,
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.
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