Asylum seekers
Reform and Tory spokespeople in heated row over Piddington migrant housing plans
Reform UK and Conservative politicians clashed during a joint appearance in Oxfordshire over government proposals to house over 1,200 asylum seekers at a military site.
Angela Rayner approves Piddington asylum seeker housing plan despite backlash
Communities Secretary Angela Rayner has greenlit a controversial facility for over 1,200 asylum seekers near Piddington, despite intense local opposition.
Eritrea visa ban will fail to stop small boat arrivals, experts warn
Immigration experts warn that the British government's threat to impose visa bans on Eritrean nationals will fail to curb rising Channel small boat crossings.
UK councils house more asylum seekers than homeless households in stark disparity
Analysis reveals 19 UK council areas accommodate vastly more asylum seekers than homeless households, sparking intense debate over local housing resources.
Nineteen UK councils house ten times more asylum seekers than homeless people
Regional analysis reveals nineteen English council areas accommodate more than ten times as many asylum seekers as homeless households, fueling intense political debate over housing pressures.
Gosport protesters gather as migrant dinghy arrives on south coast
Tensions boiled over along the south coast of England after a migrant dinghy diverted to Portsmouth, sparking chaotic protests and police clashes.
Villagers vote to leave UK in 'independence' referendum over migrant plans
Villagers in Piddington, Oxfordshire, held a symbolic referendum to secede from the UK following government proposals to house 1,256 male asylum seekers at a former military base.
UK government faces backlash over plans to seize asylum seekers' jewellery
The UK government is facing heavy political backlash over sweeping immigration reforms that include plans to seize high-value assets and jewellery from asylum seekers.
Oxford Witney Hotel closes as government shifts asylum seekers to barracks
The government is transitioning asylum seekers out of hotels and into alternative sites, including former Ministry of Defence facilities, sparking mixed political reactions and legal challenges.
Asylum seekers to repay around £10,000 in costs under new bill
New legislation requires asylum seekers to repay £10,000 toward state-funded accommodation and subsistence costs. Critics argue the policy is punitive and could hinder the integration process for refugees.
POLL: Should asylum seekers pay £10,000 towards accommodation?
The UK government is introducing the Immigration and Asylum Bill, which includes a requirement for some asylum seekers to repay state-funded support costs. The proposal has drawn scrutiny regarding its economic effectiveness and potential impact on integration.
Labour to launch new community and employer refugee sponsorship routes
The government is preparing an Immigration and Asylum Bill that introduces new legal sponsorship pathways alongside stricter measures for irregular arrivals.