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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

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

Court Slams Home Office for 'Egregious' Legal Breach

The Court of Appeal has delivered a scathing rebuke to the Home Office for unlawfully denying an Iranian man's asylum claim and attempting to deport him without a fair hearing, in a landmark ruling for immigration justice.

Epping Erupts Over Secret Home Office Asylum Hotel Plan

Exclusive: Furious residents of an affluent Essex town are blindsided by the Home Office's covert plan to house hundreds of asylum seekers in a local hotel, sparking fears over local services and community safety.

Sleepwalking Asylum Seekers at Kent's Manston Centre

Exclusive report reveals disturbing scenes of extreme exhaustion as asylum seekers at the Manston processing centre in Kent are found sleepwalking while standing, raising serious concerns about welfare conditions.

UK Asylum Hotels Echo Hong Kong's Migrant Camps

A former Vietnamese 'boat person' who found refuge in the UK draws stark parallels between the controversial asylum seeker hotel policy and the dire migrant camps of 1970s Hong Kong, urging the nation not to abandon its humanitarian principles.

Asylum Hotels Ordered to House Convicted Foreign Criminals

Exclusive: Home Office contractors managing asylum seeker hotels are being compelled to accommodate foreign nationals with criminal convictions, while staff undergo controversial 'unconscious bias' training. A leaked memo reveals the escalating crisis in

Germany to deny lawyers to failed asylum seekers

In a dramatic policy shift, Germany's coalition government announces plans to strip access to legal aid and lawyers from migrants with rejected asylum claims, sparking a fierce debate on migration and human rights.

Violent Clashes at UK Asylum Hotel Protests

Tensions boiled over as demonstrations for and against housing asylum seekers turned violent outside hotels nationwide. Police made multiple arrests as protesters clashed in scenes of disorder.

Epping Forest Fury Over Secret Asylum Hotel Plans

Exclusive: Home Office faces fierce backlash from residents and MPs over secretive plans to house asylum seekers in a hotel in the Conservative stronghold of Epping Forest, igniting a major political row.

Nationwide Protests Erupt Over UK Asylum Seeker Hotels

Furious anti-migrant campaigners and local residents stage nationwide protests against the housing of asylum seekers in hotels, citing security fears and a lack of consultation. The growing backlash puts pressure on the Home Office.

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