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Labour to Scrap Rwanda Scheme, Unveils New Immigration Plan

Shadow Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood unveils Labour's comprehensive plan to tackle illegal immigration, including scrapping the costly Rwanda scheme, establishing a new returns unit, and strengthening border security to clear the asylum backlog.

Labour vows to slash NHS waiting lists as top priority

Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson declares the next Labour government will prioritise cutting NHS waiting lists, calling the current patient backlog a 'national emergency' requiring urgent action.

Australia's 100,000 illegal migrant crisis exposed

Exclusive investigation reveals Australia's staggering immigration backlog, with over 100,000 migrants living illegally despite refused visas and a system deporting just 82 people per month.

Keir Starmer Plans Major Overhaul of the Home Office

Exclusive: Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is planning a major reset of the Home Office, aiming to dismantle its 'hostile environment' legacy and rebuild public trust. The reforms target the asylum backlog and a new focus on national security.

Labour to house asylum seekers on military sites

The Labour government announces a controversial new strategy to temporarily accommodate asylum seekers on disused military sites to tackle the severe housing shortage and clear the backlog of claims.

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.

Martha's Rule: Thousands Call NHS Second Opinion Hotline

Exclusive: The groundbreaking NHS patient safety initiative, Martha's Rule, has been flooded with thousands of desperate calls to its 24/7 hotline, empowering families and saving lives by granting rapid second medical opinions.

Martha's Rule Now Active in Every English Hospital

In a major victory for patient safety, Martha's Rule is now fully operational across all acute NHS hospitals in England, giving families a direct lifeline to a rapid review if their concerns are not being heard.

UK Asylum Seekers Hit 20-Year High Despite Small Boats Pledge

Exclusive analysis reveals UK asylum applications have soared to their highest level in two decades, with small boat arrivals from France now the primary route, overtaking traditional methods and overwhelming the Home Office's processing system.

Starmer: Sunak Just 'Tinkering' On Broken Asylum System

Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer launches a scathing attack on PM Rishi Sunak's revamped asylum strategy, branding it mere 'tinkering' as court backlogs soar and hotel use for migrants continues. Exclusive analysis reveals the deepening crisis.

NHS Crisis: Patients Face Record 18-Month Waiting Times

A devastating report reveals the true scale of the NHS backlog, with waiting times soaring to unprecedented levels and A&E departments pushed to the brink. Our investigation uncovers the human stories behind the statistics.

UK asylum claims hit record 111,000 under Labour

Newly released Home Office figures show a record 111,000 asylum claims were made in the UK in the past year, marking a significant challenge for the new Labour government and raising urgent questions about border control and processing systems.

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

Exclusive figures reveal the UK government is spending a staggering £8.2 million every day to house over 50,000 asylum seekers in hotels, as the costly backlog crisis deepens.

NHS backlog hits 7.37M amid transparency row

The NHS waiting list has surged to a staggering 7.37 million, with critics accusing the government of downplaying the crisis. Experts warn of worsening delays and strained resources.

Neglect contributed to patient death - coroner

A coroner has ruled that neglect contributed to the death of Ruth Szymankiewicz at Huntercombe Hospital in Taplow, raising serious concerns over patient safety in mental health care.

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