Mahmood's Migration Savings Claim Debunked: £600m Not £10bn
Home Secretary Mahmood's claim of £10bn savings from migration changes debunked; actual savings estimated at £600m, per government data.
Category : Immigration
Mediterranean Migrant Boat Capsize Kills 55 Including Babies
53 migrants dead or missing after boat capsizes off Libya; only two survivors rescued, IOM reports.
Migrant Benefit Claims Lower Than Britons, Government Study Finds
Government study finds migrants less likely to claim UK benefits than Britons; 371,000 foreign claimants identified.
Village Outrage Over Secret Asylum Seeker Housing Plan
Epping Forest council wins injunction to remove asylum seekers from hotel, raising fears of widespread legal challenges and a housing crisis.
UK to House Migrants in Ex-Military Bases Amid Channel Crisis
UK plans to house migrants in ex-military bases in Lincolnshire, Essex, and East Sussex to cut hotel costs amid Channel crisis.
Labour Ultimatum to Farage Over Russian Phone Hack Claim
Labour gives Nigel Farage 24 hours to report Russian phone hack claim to police or party will do it, citing national interest.
Erin Patterson to Face Separate Trial for Attempted Murder of Estranged Husband
Erin Patterson, convicted of triple murder via mushroom lunch, will face a separate trial for attempting to kill her estranged husband, a judge ruled.
Mahmood's Immigration Bill: Safe Routes for Refugees
Shabana Mahmood speeds up new safe and legal refugee routes in her immigration bill, aiming to appease Labour left critics amid claims of draconian asylum restrictions.
Zelensky Warns Putin Every Russian Defense Facility Is a Just Target
Ukraine struck a major industrial complex in Volgograd with FP-5 Flamingo missiles, injuring 10. President Zelensky declared every Russian defense facility 'is a just target.'
Protesters Arrested at NYC Immigration Court Over Alleged Covert Detention Facility
Protesters arrested outside NYC immigration court over alleged covert detention facility; activists demand access and denounce Ice practices.
Yvette Cooper Scraps Rwanda Asylum Scheme, Calls It 'Biggest Waste of Taxpayer Money'
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper scraps the Rwanda asylum scheme, calling it a £700m 'costly con' that wasted taxpayer money.
Rio Beach Scams: Tourists Charged Exorbitant Sums for Snacks
Tourists in Rio de Janeiro face scams where beach vendors overcharge via card readers, with victims charged up to £3,000 for snacks. UK banks offer limited refunds.
Starmer Reaffirms Ukraine Support in Call with Zelensky Amid Sanctions Row
PM reassures Zelensky of UK support after criticism over sanctions licence allowing Russian oil imports.
UK plans fast-track deportations for migrants from 'safe' countries
UK plans fast-track deportations for migrants from safe countries amid rising Channel crossings and criticism over fair hearings.
UK risks 1.25 million young people out of work or education by early 2030s, warns Milburn report
Alan Milburn report warns UK must act to avoid 1.25 million young people out of work or education by early 2030s, citing welfare system failures.
Mahmood announces new refugee sponsorship route
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces new safe routes for refugees inspired by Canada's scheme, allowing communities and universities to sponsor refugees, while tightening human rights laws to ease deportations.
Shabana Mahmood Refugee Route Plan Sparks Fury
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's plan for new capped refugee routes is criticized by Tories as insufficient to stop illegal Channel crossings, with 75,000 illegal entries in two years.
Iran War Risks Food Shortages in Africa, Yara CEO Warns
Yara CEO warns Iran war may cause food shortages in Africa due to fertiliser price surges and supply disruptions.
UK Backlash Over Refugee Family Reunion Rules
Shabana Mahmood's immigration bill faces backlash over forced removals, age checks, and family reunion restrictions, with charities warning of rushed changes.
Woman Loses £8,000 in Sophisticated Rental Scam on Dream Property
Anna Gonzalez lost £8,000 in a rental scam after paying six months' rent upfront for a London property that turned out to be an Airbnb used for fake viewings.
Cash-Strapped Syrians in Tent Camps Struggle to Return Home After Assad
Syrians in tent camps struggle to return home after Assad's fall due to poverty, destruction, and high rebuilding costs.
Teen girl killed in Wisbech river crash named as search for missing boy continues
Eden Bunn, 16, died after car entered River Nene near Wisbech; search for missing driver Declan Berry, 18, continues.
US Sports Owners' Political Donations Overwhelmingly Favour Republicans, Analysis Finds
Analysis finds nearly 95% of $132m in political donations from US sports team owners since 2020 went to Republicans, with NFL owners leading contributions.
Bromley Asylum Hotel Reopens After Three Years
TLK Apartments in St Mary Cray, Bromley, reopens to public after three years housing asylum seekers. Home Office confirms closure of 20 asylum hotels across England.
Mother Missing Since 2001 Found Alive in North Carolina, Refuses to Reunite with Family
Michele Hundley Smith, missing since 2001, found alive in North Carolina but refuses to disclose location to family, citing domestic issues.
Australian Women Charged Over Islamic State Slavery Appear in Melbourne Court
Two Australian women charged with slavery offences under Islamic State rule in Syria appear in Melbourne court, accused of keeping an enslaved woman and slave trading.
UK to pay France another £660m to curb Channel crossings
UK pledges £660m to France for Channel migrant crackdown, including riot squad funding, amid criticism from charities.
UK Travellers Warned: Duty-Free Sandwiches Risk £5,000 Fine
UK holidaymakers risk £5,000 fines for bringing meat or dairy products, including duty-free sandwiches, due to temporary ban to prevent foot and mouth disease.
Starmer and Farage Clash Over UK Immigration Policy
Starmer and Farage clash on Question Time over UK immigration policy, debating net migration and points-based systems.
P&O Cruises Warns of Paracetamol Penalty Risk Abroad
P&O Cruises warns passengers heading to Japan or UAE that paracetamol containing codeine is banned and could lead to severe penalties.
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