Senior Manston staff suspended in misconduct probe
Two senior figures at the Manston immigration facility in Kent have been suspended amid a misconduct investigation. The centre has a history of overcrowding and disease outbreaks.
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Inside Britain's Asylum Capital: Westminster Hotel Crisis
An exclusive ground report reveals the shocking reality of life inside a Westminster hotel housing hundreds of asylum seekers, exposing the human stories behind Britain's immigration debate.
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.
Father stabbed as migrant tents overwhelm bankrupt UK council
Exclusive investigation reveals how a British town declared bankruptcy now faces violent unrest as asylum seeker tensions erupt on streets, with shocking details of a father's tragic stabbing death.
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.
50+ Child Asylum Seekers Missing from Kent Care
Exclusive investigation reveals more than 50 child asylum seekers have vanished from Kent care facilities, raising serious safeguarding concerns and prompting urgent government review.
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.
Manston Asylum Centre Inquiry Stalled Amid Concerns
Official investigation into conditions at Kent's controversial Manston asylum processing centre has reportedly stalled, raising alarm about detainee welfare and transparency.
Labour to clear asylum backlog and end migrant hotels
Sir Keir Starmer commits to clearing asylum backlog and closing costly migrant hotels within months through new processing centres and enforcement measures.
UK's asylum barracks plan branded 'fanciful' by experts
Leading immigration specialists condemn government proposals to house asylum seekers in military-style barracks, warning of serious welfare concerns and impractical implementation timelines.
Home Office spends millions on asylum hotels in Inverness
Exclusive investigation uncovers UK government spending over £6.7 million on hotel accommodations for asylum seekers in Inverness alone, as backlog crisis deepens.
Asylum seekers moved to military bases in UK shake-up
The Home Office announces controversial plans to relocate asylum seekers to former military sites in Scotland and Sussex amid ongoing accommodation challenges.
Asylum seekers face return to condemned barracks
Exclusive: UK government plans to move asylum seekers back to Napier Barracks in Kent, despite previous COVID outbreaks and damning court rulings declaring the accommodation unsafe and inadequate.
Home Office squanders billions on asylum hotels
Exclusive investigation reveals how the UK government squandered £4.3 billion on asylum hotels while failing to process claims, creating a crisis of wasted money and human suffering.
Labour's plan to clear asylum backlog and end hotel use
Exclusive: Labour reveals comprehensive strategy to clear asylum backlog and move migrants out of expensive hotels, tackling both humanitarian concerns and public spending.
Home Office illegally housed asylum seekers in Blackburn hotel
Exclusive: The Home Office has been caught in an embarrassing U-turn after illegally housing asylum seekers in a Blackburn hotel, forcing their sudden relocation following council intervention.
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
MPs demand Home Office action on asylum backlog crisis
Senior Conservative MP Karen Bradley leads parliamentary scrutiny as Home Office faces mounting pressure over delayed asylum decisions and management failures.
Asylum Hotel Failures Exposed: Millions Wasted on Empty Rooms
Damning investigation reveals Home Office wasting millions on half-empty asylum hotels while local communities face strain and resources stretched to breaking point.
Kosovo offers to take UK's failed asylum seekers
In a dramatic diplomatic move, Kosovo has volunteered to become the pioneering country accepting asylum seekers rejected by Britain, potentially reshaping European migration policy.
Deal, Kent: Britain's Best Value Seaside Escape
Discover why Deal in Kent is becoming the UK's most sought-after coastal retreat, offering stunning beaches, charming architecture and affordable seaside living just two hours from London.
Hotel bathtub baptisms for asylum seekers exposed
An investigation reveals how asylum seekers are being baptised in hotel bathtubs by a Christian charity, with claims the conversions are being used to strengthen immigration cases. Exclusive details from the controversial practice causing concern in Westm
Children in UK asylum hotels endure cockroaches and mould
Disturbing investigation exposes appalling living conditions in UK asylum accommodation, with children suffering insect infestations, mould, and inadequate facilities while awaiting claims processing.
Judge delays decision on Essex migrant hotel fate
A High Court judge will determine the fate of asylum seekers at a controversial Essex hotel after a tense three-day hearing concluded without immediate verdict.
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.
29 Americans seek Australian asylum since Trump's return
Exclusive figures reveal at least 29 American citizens have applied for asylum in Australia since Donald Trump began his second presidential term, highlighting growing political concerns among US nationals.
Starmer's bold asylum plan: Fast-track deportations revealed
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer unveils radical plan to clear asylum backlog, fast-track removals to safe countries, and strike new Rwanda-style agreements in major immigration policy shift.
UK charges asylum seekers £400 application fees
The UK government introduces controversial new immigration fees requiring asylum seekers to pay hundreds of pounds for applications, sparking debate about accessibility and fairness.
Migrants' babies get UK passports before asylum decisions
Exclusive investigation reveals infants born to asylum seekers who crossed the English Channel in small boats are receiving British passports before their parents' claims are processed, raising serious questions about UK immigration policy.
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.
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