Immigration Court Backlog Doubles to Over 121,000
The immigration tribunal backlog has more than doubled to over 121,000 cases, new data reveals. Discover how this impacts the £4.7bn asylum system and taxpayer costs.
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Driving test overhaul: Bots banned, military called in
The UK government bans bots and third parties from booking driving tests and enlists military examiners to tackle the severe 668,000-learner backlog. Find out how the new rules affect you.
Military Help to Cut Driving Test Waiting Times
The UK government is deploying military driving examiners to conduct civilian tests, creating 6,500 extra slots. New rules also target test resellers. Learn how this affects learner drivers.
Army examiners join fight against driving test backlog
Military driving examiners deployed to deliver 6,500 extra tests annually. New rules target third-party bots reselling appointments. Learn how this affects learner drivers across the UK.
ICE detains Chicago daycare worker in school zone raid
A Chicago daycare worker was forcibly detained by ICE agents while dropping children at school, sparking outrage and raising concerns about immigration enforcement tactics in sensitive locations.
Starmer's NHS pledge: 40,000 extra weekly appointments
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer unveils bold plan to clear NHS backlog with 40,000 extra weekly appointments funded by clamping down on non-dom tax loopholes in major pre-election pledge.
Halloween ICE Raid: Homeowners Dragged From Beds
Exclusive details emerge of a terrifying Halloween night raid where ICE agents stormed a residential property, dragging homeowners from their beds in a dramatic immigration enforcement operation that has left the community in shock.
Driving test crisis: 18-month waits force learners to travel
UK learner drivers face unprecedented delays with waiting times stretching to 18 months, forcing many to travel hundreds of miles and pay premium prices for last-minute test slots.
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.
Trump's deportation plan targets foreign athletes and graduates
Exclusive investigation reveals how Trump's proposed immigration crackdown would target foreign-born athletes, honour students and high-achieving graduates for deportation from the US.
Illinois Governor Halts ICE Operations for Halloween
Governor JB Pritzker orders temporary suspension of ICE enforcement activities in Chicago to ensure safe trick-or-treating amid community concerns
ICE operates secret detention sites across US
Exclusive investigation reveals ICE operates covert detention facilities across the US, holding migrants in unmarked buildings without proper oversight or legal access.
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.
Albanian asylum seeker wins 26-year stay battle
In an extraordinary legal battle spanning more than a quarter-century, an Albanian asylum seeker who arrived as a child has finally secured his right to stay in the UK, marking a landmark immigration case.
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.
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.
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.
Virginia ICE Raids Spark Nationwide Immigration Debate
Exclusive report reveals how Virginia immigration raids signal new enforcement strategy with nationwide implications for immigrant communities.
Councils to house asylum seekers until year-end
Local authorities across Britain face extended housing obligations for asylum seekers until December 31st as government struggles with processing delays and accommodation shortages.
27-year-old dies after cancer treatment delays in NHS
Harry Moseley's heartbreaking story highlights growing fears over NHS treatment delays as young father dies after multiple postponed appointments during pandemic.
Illinois issues special licence plates to undocumented immigrants
Illinois launches groundbreaking programme allowing undocumented immigrants to obtain special licence plates while establishing a hotline to report federal immigration enforcement, sparking national debate over states' rights and immigration policy.
Conservative Mass Expulsion Plan: Threat to British Values
The Conservative government's proposed mass expulsion scheme represents a dangerous departure from Britain's humanitarian values and legal principles, threatening chaos and human suffering.
Starmer's £171M NHS plan targets waiting list crisis
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer announces major funding injection for NHS to tackle backlog crisis, creating 100,000 extra appointments and procedures.
25,000 face Parkinson's diagnosis delays in NHS crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals devastating NHS Parkinson's diagnosis delays leaving thousands without vital treatment as COVID backlog continues to cripple neurological services.
ICE operation on Manhattan's Canal Street sparks outrage
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers conducted a contentious operation on Manhattan's historic Canal Street, drawing criticism from local leaders and community advocates.
Fake immigration lawyers: £1.4m seized in crackdown
UK authorities have confiscated nearly £1.4 million from fraudulent immigration advisers preying on vulnerable migrants. Discover how Operation Inks is tackling this growing crisis.
UK Prisons Face £1 Billion Repair Crisis
Shocking new figures expose England and Wales' deteriorating prison estate, with repair costs soaring to nearly £1 billion as overcrowding and poor conditions escalate.
Chicago Police Body Cam Footage Reveals ICE Raid Tactics
Exclusive body camera footage exposes controversial ICE operations in Chicago, revealing aggressive tactics and raising serious civil liberties concerns in latest immigration enforcement controversy.
Trump wanted white European immigrants over others
Former President Donald Trump reportedly told aides he wanted more white immigrants from countries like Denmark and Norway, revealing controversial preferences that challenge fundamental immigration principles.
NHS to use weight-loss jabs and ADHD drugs for waiting lists
The NHS is launching a groundbreaking initiative using weight-loss injections like Mounjaro and ADHD medications to tackle record treatment backlogs and transform patient care across Britain.
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