30 asylum seekers launch hunger strike over UK policy
Thirty asylum seekers in a UK detention centre have begun a hunger strike protesting their forced removal to France under Labour's 'one in, one out' policy. Read more on this developing story.
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Asylum seeker hotel numbers rise 13% in 3 months
New Home Office figures show a 13% increase in asylum seekers housed in hotels, as Labour pledges to end the practice by 2029. Read the latest on the government's response.
ICE Wrongly Detains Innocent Man in Dallas
US immigration authorities detained the wrong man in Dallas, holding Maher Tarabishi for weeks despite mistaken identity. Read how this shocking error unfolded.
UK asylum claims reach new record high
UK asylum claims hit a record 110,051 in the year to September 2025, while the decision backlog fell by over a third. Discover the government's new reforms and system pressures.
Trump demands Afghan refugee review after shooting
Former President Trump calls for re-examination of Afghan refugees following Washington shooting that left two National Guard members critically injured. Plus, Hong Kong fire death toll rises.
Asylum seekers make up 44% of UK net migration
New data reveals asylum seekers account for 44% of UK net migration, a figure that has doubled since 2019. Discover the economic implications and the full analysis.
UK Net Migration Falls to 204,000, Lowest Since 2021
UK net migration drops 69% to 204,000, the lowest annual figure since 2021. Discover the key drivers behind this significant decline and the government's new plans.
UK Net Migration Falls to 204,000, Down 78% From Peak
UK net migration drops to 204,000, falling 78% from 2023 peak. Government policy changes drive sharp decline in work and study visas. Discover the key trends.
Trump blames Biden for DC shooting, facts disputed
Donald Trump blames Joe Biden for a Washington DC shooting by an Afghan national, but official records reveal the asylum was granted under Trump's administration.
Net Migration Falls Two-Thirds, Asylum Hotels Up
New data reveals UK net migration dropped to 204,000, but asylum claims hit a record high. Discover the key figures and government response. Read the full analysis.
Afghan Resettlement Programme Under Scrutiny After DC Attack
Afghan national accused of shooting two National Guard members entered US through Operation Allies Welcome. Trump claims programme admitted '20 million unvetted foreigners' - government figures show under 200,000.
Romanian lorry drivers jailed for smuggling 49 migrants
Two Romanian lorry drivers sentenced for attempting to smuggle 49 migrants from UK to France. National Crime Agency warns of sophisticated people smuggling operations targeting HGV drivers.
Asylum seeker hotel numbers up 13% in three months
New data reveals a 13% surge in asylum seekers housed in UK hotels, reaching 36,273. Labour pledges to end the practice by 2029, but faces an inherited 'mess'.
UK Net Migration Falls 69% to 204,000
New ONS figures reveal UK net migration dropped to 204,000 in year to June 2025, the lowest level since 2021. Discover what's driving this dramatic decline.
Trump's Migrant Clampdown After DC Guard Shooting
Two National Guard soldiers shot near the White House. President Trump responds with a new Afghan immigration crackdown. Get the latest details and analysis.
Asylum seeker hotel numbers rise 13% in three months
New data reveals a 13% surge in asylum seekers housed in UK hotels, reaching 36,273. Labour pledges to end the practice by 2029. Discover the latest figures and political responses.
Asylum hotel costs hit £8.2m daily under Labour
UK taxpayers now pay £8.2 million daily for asylum seeker hotels as figures rise under Labour. Discover the growing crisis and government response.
UK Net Migration Drops 69% to 204,000
Official figures reveal UK net migration has fallen dramatically to 204,000 in the year to June 2025. Discover the key factors behind this significant shift.
Net migration drops by two thirds in a year
Official figures reveal UK net migration has fallen to 204,000, a dramatic drop from previous years. Explore the data and the political implications for the Labour government.
Trump halts Afghan immigration after DC attack
US suspends all Afghan immigration requests indefinitely after two National Guard members shot in Washington DC. Suspect identified as Afghan national who entered under Biden-era programme.
Drunk driver decapitates friend in tragic US accident
A 21-year-old man decapitated his best friend in a drunk driving horror. He then drove for 12 miles with the headless body in his car. Read the full shocking story.
US Halts Afghan Immigration After Guard Shooting
US suspends all Afghan immigration processing after a shooting in Washington DC left two National Guard members critically injured. Discover the latest developments.
TV Star Garrick Merrifield Arrested After ICE Threat
Seeking Sister Wife's Garrick Merrifield was arrested after allegedly threatening to call ICE on his Brazilian wife during a heated argument. Read the shocking details.
ICE detains DACA mum tied to Trump spokesperson
Bruna Ferreira, a DACA recipient with family ties to Trump spokesperson Karoline Leavitt, faces deportation after ICE detention. Her family demands answers as her son asks when mum's coming home.
Trump calls White House shooter an 'animal'
Donald Trump labels White House shooter an 'animal' and blames Biden's immigration policy for the attack on two National Guard soldiers. Read the latest developments.
Trump blames Biden for DC shooting, calls it terror
Donald Trump condemns the shooting of two National Guard soldiers, labelling it an 'act of terror' and blaming President Biden's immigration policies. Read the full story.
Judge expands bond hearings for detained immigrants
A federal judge in California has expanded a ruling granting bond hearings to detained immigrants nationwide. Discover the implications of this landmark decision.
Albanese defends Nauru deal amid corruption claims
Australian PM Anthony Albanese faces scrutiny over Nauru asylum processing deal as president confronts corruption allegations. Read the latest developments.
White House Press Secretary's Relative Detained by ICE
Bruna Ferreira, mother of Karoline Leavitt's nephew, detained in Louisiana ICE facility. Her case highlights Trump administration's DACA crackdown and mass deportation campaign.
Net Migration Predicted to Fall to Pre-Brexit Levels
New data reveals a stark gap between reality and public perception on UK immigration. Net migration is falling, yet most Britons believe it's rising. Discover the facts behind the figures.
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