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Glasgow tops UK asylum housing as Reform gains ground

Glasgow now accommodates more asylum seekers than any UK local authority, with nearly 4,000 by September's end. Amid a housing crisis and public anger, Reform UK sees record polling as it pledges to end the 'asylum farce'.

Swinney brands asylum hotel protests 'racist'

Scotland's First Minister John Swinney unequivocally condemns 'racist' protests outside asylum seeker hotels. Read his powerful stance against far-right hatred and for a united Scotland.

Labour's 20-year asylum plan faces backlash

Labour's proposal requiring asylum seekers to wait 20 years for citizenship faces fierce criticism for fostering insecurity and mimicking racist rhetoric. Read the full analysis.

Failed asylum seekers offered extra cash to leave UK

The UK Government plans increased cash incentives for failed asylum seekers to voluntarily depart. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's controversial reforms face internal party criticism. Share your views.

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.

Crowborough protests asylum seeker army camp plan

Hundreds of Crowborough locals marched in protest against government plans to house 600 asylum seekers in a disused military camp. Read about the community's fears and the official response.

UK asylum support to become discretionary

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces sweeping asylum reforms, making housing and financial support discretionary to tackle illegal migration. Read the full details.

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.

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.

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.

Fury Over Migrants in Scots Army Barracks

Scottish council leaders voice outrage as hundreds of asylum seekers are moved into former army barracks accommodation, raising serious concerns about living conditions and community impact.

Labour eyes military sites for migrant housing

Exclusive: Labour government considers housing hundreds of migrant men at two military facilities in Scotland and Sussex, raising national security questions and local opposition.

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.

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