UK Refugee Family Reunion Applications Plummet by 75%
Exclusive investigation reveals a dramatic 75% collapse in family reunion applications for asylum seekers and refugees in the UK, raising alarm over the human impact of recent policy changes.
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Jess Phillips: Govt knew asylum evictions would cause homelessness
Labour MP Jess Phillips accuses the Home Office of 'shameful incompetence' after asylum seekers were evicted into homelessness despite government promises. Reveals ministers knew about the policy's devastating impact.
Australia's Standoff Over ISIS Families in Syrian Camps
Exclusive report reveals the growing humanitarian and security crisis as Australia refuses to repatriate dozens of women and children from squalid ISIS-linked detention camps in Syria.
Aylan Kurdi: The Legacy of a Tragedy That Shook the World
Nine years after the death of three-year-old Aylan Kurdi, his photograph remains a powerful symbol of the human cost of failed asylum policies. This editorial examines the enduring legacy of a tragedy that shook the world.
Cooper Condemns UK's 'Cruel' Refugee Visa System
Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper condemns the UK's failing refugee family reunion visa system, citing British Red Cross data showing a 70% rejection spike, tearing vulnerable families apart.
Biden Administration Faces Legal Battle Over Migrant Children
The Biden administration is locked in a legal dispute with immigration advocates over prolonged detention of migrant children in Texas facilities, continuing a controversial Trump-era policy.
Aylan Kurdi: The Image That Challenged Cameron's 'Swarm' Rhetoric
A powerful editorial revisits the tragic death of Syrian toddler Aylan Kurdi and its stark contrast with David Cameron's dehumanising language on migration, questioning the UK's moral compass.
Charities condemn linking asylum seekers to sexual abuse
Leading women's and refugee charities issue a joint statement warning against conflating immigration with violence against women, calling for evidence-based policy and an end to inflammatory language that puts vulnerable groups at risk.
Judge Blocks Trump-Era Policy Forcing Migrant Kids to Share Beds
A landmark US court ruling has struck down a controversial Trump-era policy that allowed shelters to house migrant children in overcrowded conditions, including shared beds. The decision marks a major victory for child welfare advocates.
Cooper accused of pushing children to smugglers with scheme halt
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper faces a blistering attack from charities and political opponents after abruptly terminating a key refugee resettlement programme, with critics warning the move risks pushing vulnerable children towards dangerous Channel crossi
UN: Assad Coercing Syrian Refugees to Return from Lebanon
The UN refugee agency warns of a coercive campaign by Syria's government, forcing vulnerable refugees in Lebanon to return to an unsafe homeland, despite ongoing risks and lack of basic services.
Theatres as Refugee Sanctuaries: Labour's New Proposal
Labour's Pat McFadden calls for a radical new scheme to house asylum seekers in UK theatre spaces, criticising the government's costly hotel policy and sparking a debate on arts funding and the refugee crisis.
UK Backlash Over Refugee Family Reunion Rules
The Home Office faces mounting criticism as new rules prevent refugee women and children from reuniting with families. Charities warn of devastating human impact.
Pocock Leads Canberra March Demanding Refugee Policy Overhaul
Former Wallabies captain David Pocock spearheads a powerful protest in the capital, calling for an end to harsh offshore detention policies and a more compassionate approach to asylum seekers.
Syrian Siblings' 2,700-Mile Odyssey: A Decade On
Ten years after their harrowing 2,700-mile journey from war-torn Syria, two siblings reflect on their incredible escape, resilience, and building a new life in Germany.
UK Girl, 11, Dies in Texas Flash Floods After Camp Trip
The grieving family of 11-year-old Lottie Zahra, who tragically drowned in Texas flash floods while returning from summer camp, break their silence in an emotional tribute to their 'beautiful, kind' daughter.
UK Press & Politicians' Shameful Refugee Debate Silence
An explosive critique reveals how the UK's political and media elite are orchestrating a toxic debate on migration, deliberately ignoring facts and solutions to exploit public fear for political gain.
High Court Overturns Injunction on Epping Asylum Seeker Hotel
In a significant legal ruling, the High Court has overturned an injunction obtained by Epping Forest District Council, clearing the way for a former hotel to house asylum seekers. The decision marks a major development in the ongoing national debate over
UN: Gaza Evacuation Order 'Impossible', Warns of Catastrophe
The United Nations issues a stark warning over Israel's evacuation directive for over 1 million Gazans, calling it 'impossible' and catastrophic for a civilian population trapped under siege and heavy bombardment.
Brits Open Their Homes to Asylum Seekers in Grassroots Movement
Amid a growing housing crisis, a powerful grassroots movement is seeing ordinary British citizens volunteer to host asylum seekers in their spare rooms, offering sanctuary and challenging government policy.
Refugee Rough Sleeping Surges 42% Ahead of UK Winter
Leading UK charities warn of a dramatic surge in refugees forced to sleep rough this winter. New data reveals a 42% increase in homelessness among asylum seekers, with urgent calls for government action to prevent a humanitarian crisis.
Ukrainian refugee finds love with UK granddad after fleeing war
A heartwarming story emerges from the UK as a 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee finds unexpected love with a 46-year-old British man who offered her shelter. The couple, now engaged, share their journey from war-torn Ukraine to a new life and love in Britain.
US Citizens Seek Refugee Status in Canada at Alarming Rate
Exclusive data reveals a dramatic 240% increase in Americans filing asylum claims in Canada, with many citing political persecution and social unrest as driving factors.
Sex attacker wins human rights case over deportation fears
A Syrian refugee convicted of sexually assaulting a teenager has successfully argued that his imprisonment breaches his human rights due to the potential for deportation upon release. The Court of Appeal has ruled in his favour, sparking widespread debate
Ukrainian refugee charged with NC stabbing
Iryna Zarutska, a Ukrainian national who fled the war, is in custody after a violent altercation in North Carolina left a man with multiple stab wounds. The shocking incident has raised questions about her background and the circumstances that led to the
Ukrainian refugee charged in US veteran's stabbing death
Iryna Zarutska, a Ukrainian national who fled the war, is in custody after allegedly stabbing a US Army veteran to death in a quiet South Carolina neighbourhood, leaving the local community in shock.
Oxford academic faces backlash over foreign workers comments
An Oxford academic and prominent refugee campaigner has sparked controversy after calling for limits on foreign workers in the UK, drawing accusations of hypocrisy from critics.
Americans Seek Refugee Status in Canada Over Trump
A growing number of Americans are applying for refugee status in Canada, citing political persecution and fear of a second Trump presidency, new data reveals.
UK Asylum Map Reveals Stark Postcode Lottery
Exclusive analysis of Home Office data exposes the stark geographic disparities in asylum seeker dispersal across the UK, with some local authorities supporting hundreds while others take none.
2015 Refugee Crisis: How Europe Was Transformed in a Decade
An in-depth analysis of how the mass arrival of over one million migrants in 2015 fundamentally altered European politics, fuelled populist movements, and triggered a dramatic shift in immigration policies across the continent.
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