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Two dead after migrant boat incident off Dorset coast

A major rescue operation unfolded off the Dorset coast after a small boat carrying migrants got into difficulty. Two people have died and a third is in a critical condition in a Bournemouth hospital.

Historic Portsmouth Sea Fort Becomes Migrant Hotel

The historic HMS Haslemere sea fort in Portsmouth Harbour is set to become a floating migrant accommodation centre, housing 500 asylum seekers as the government grapples with record Channel crossings and a £8M daily hotel bill.

Waldorf Astoria Opens Luxury Costa Rica Resort

The Waldorf Astoria brand makes its grand debut in Central America with the stunning Punta Cacique resort in Costa Rica. Discover unparalleled luxury, breathtaking Pacific views, and immersive sustainability on the Guanacaste coast.

French Lawyers Block UK's Rwanda Migrant Flight Deal

A crucial migrant flight from the UK to Rwanda has been halted after French lawyers successfully blocked the deal. The legal challenge raises major questions about the future of the government's flagship asylum policy and its agreement with France.

Labour to house asylum seekers in military barracks

Exclusive: The Labour Party is set to unveil a radical new strategy to end the costly use of hotels for asylum seekers, opting instead to utilise vacant military barracks. This move aims to save taxpayers billions and accelerate the processing of claims.

Illegal migrant charged with beheading Dallas motel manager

A Dallas motel manager was found decapitated in a brutal murder, with an illegal migrant from El Salvador now charged with capital murder. The shocking crime has ignited a fierce debate on immigration and border security.

World's Most Exclusive Luxury Hotels for Billionaires

Discover the globe's most opulent and secretive hotel hideaways, from Parisian palaces to remote tropical islands, favoured by the ultra-wealthy and celebrities for their unparalleled service and discretion.

Five dead, including child, in Channel migrant boat tragedy

Five people, including a young child, have died after a small boat carrying over 100 migrants capsized in the English Channel. The UK Coastguard and French navy launched a major rescue operation in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

Channel Migrant Boat Tragedy: Five Dead Including Children

Tragedy strikes the English Channel as a small boat carrying migrants capsizes, leaving five people dead, including two children. French authorities launch a major search and rescue operation amid growing concerns over dangerous crossings.

NYC's Pod Times Square: Luxury Budget Hotel From £57/Night

Discover Pod Times Square, the revolutionary budget hotel in the heart of New York City offering compact yet stylish pods from just £57 per night. Perfect for savvy travellers seeking prime location without the luxury price tag.

1,000 Migrants Cross Channel in Day as Labour Pledge Tested

The English Channel saw a dramatic surge with more than 1,000 migrants arriving in small boats on Thursday, marking one of the busiest days of 2024. This comes just as the new Labour government pledged to end the costly use of asylum hotels, putting immed

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.

Yvette Cooper demoted after migrant policy failures

Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has been moved from her role following severe criticism of her handling of the small boats crisis and the multi-million pound migrant hotel scandal, in a major Labour shadow cabinet shakeup.

UK's £8.2M Daily Bill for Asylum Seeker Hotels Exposed

Exclusive investigation uncovers the immense financial burden on British taxpayers, with over 50,000 asylum seekers accommodated in hotels at a cost of £8.2 million per day. Discover the locations, the figures, and the growing political backlash.

Twice as many asylum seekers in hotels than private rentals

Exclusive investigation reveals nearly twice as many asylum seekers are being housed in rent-free hotels than in private rental properties, amid a five-year guaranteed rent scheme for landlords. Taxpayer cost and policy efficacy under scrutiny.

Reform UK Councillors Move To Halt Migrant Hotels

Rebel councillors from Reform UK have launched a dramatic bid to halt the use of hotels for asylum seekers in West Northamptonshire, vowing to slash what they call 'unacceptable' costs to local taxpayers.

70 Migrants Dead in English Channel Boat Tragedy

In one of the worst Channel disasters, a migrant boat bound for the UK capsizes, claiming dozens of lives. French authorities launch a major search and rescue operation as the UK government faces renewed pressure over its small boats policy.

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.

Councils Plan Legal Action Against Home Office Over Migrant Costs

Dozens of local authorities, led by Reform UK councillors, are preparing group legal action against the Home Office. They demand reimbursement for millions spent housing asylum seekers, accusing the government of breaching its financial responsibilities.

Switzerland's Peace Shattered by Migrant Teen's Death

The fatal police chase of a 15-year-old migrant on an e-scooter has transformed Switzerland's tranquil city of Lausanne into a cauldron of violence, exposing deep-seated tensions over immigration and policing.

UK Eyes Majorca & Ibiza Hotels for Asylum Seekers

Exclusive: The UK government is planning to house asylum seekers in tourist hotels on the Spanish islands of Majorca and Ibiza, in a move that has sparked outrage from local officials and the tourism industry.

Farage Condemns £6.2m Daily Cost of Asylum Hotels

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage condemns the UK government's 'catastrophic failure' on immigration as spending on hotel accommodations for asylum seekers hits a staggering £6.2 million per day. Exclusive figures reveal the immense financial and social toll

UK Asylum Protests: Residents Vow 'Weeks of Demos'

Furious protests have ignited across the UK as local communities vow sustained action against government plans to house asylum seekers in hotels and former military bases. This in-depth report covers the growing civil unrest and the political firestorm ov

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