UK Overhauls Asylum System with Danish-Style Reforms
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood unveils plans to make refugee status temporary and easier to revoke, modelling changes on Denmark's system to deter illegal migration.
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UK asylum system: Refugee status becomes temporary
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces sweeping asylum reforms making refugee status temporary and removing automatic housing rights. Learn how this affects migration.
UK to make refugee status temporary in major reform
The UK government is set to announce the most significant asylum reforms in decades, making refugee status temporary and subject to regular review. Learn how this Danish-inspired model will work.
Dating disaster: When his mum started grinding on him
A woman shares her cringe-worthy dating disaster after her date's mother started grinding on him in a bar. Read the full story of this unforgettable night.
Unusual Names: How They Shape Your Life
From Rihanna's children RZA and Riot to people named Peach and Aquaman, discover how unusual names influence identity and perception. Share your unique name story with us.
UK Plans to Adopt Denmark's Tough Asylum Approach
The UK's new Labour government seeks to emulate Denmark's controversial asylum policies, which have drastically reduced refugee numbers but drawn international criticism. Explore the human impact.
Bhutanese refugee deported from Idaho despite assimilation
Binod Shah built a life in Idaho but faced deportation despite business ownership and community integration. His story challenges immigration enforcement priorities.
Deportation to Recovery: Overcoming Addiction Against Odds
An extraordinary story of redemption as a former deportee shares his powerful journey through addiction recovery and the life-changing support that helped him rebuild his life in the UK.
Inside Britain's Asylum Capital: Human Stories
An immersive investigation into the UK's asylum processing hub reveals the reality of life for refugees and the communities supporting them, as political debates intensify.
The Lost Boys of Mercury: Church Abuse Documentary
A devastating documentary reveals the lifelong trauma suffered by survivors of abuse at Catholic schools in Scotland, challenging the Church's narrative of reconciliation.
UK Centenarians: Share Your Century of Wisdom
The Guardian is seeking UK centenarians to share their extraordinary life stories and unique perspectives on a century of change. If you're 100 or older, or know someone who is, we want to hear from you.
Shattered Dreams: War Obliterates Women's Futures
A poignant documentary reveals the devastating impact of conflict on women's lives and aspirations, capturing intimate stories of hope destroyed by the brutality of war.
Secret Nauru Deal: Two More Detainees Deported
The Albanese government faces scrutiny after quietly deporting two more asylum seekers to Nauru under a covert agreement, raising fresh concerns about Australia's offshore processing regime.
This Week's Most Stunning Global Pictures Revealed
From celestial wonders to sporting triumphs and poignant human moments - explore the world through this week's most powerful photographs capturing extraordinary events across continents.
London's Most Haunted Pub: Viaduct Tavern Ghosts
Discover the chilling history and supernatural encounters at London's legendary Viaduct Tavern, where Victorian spirits still linger in the shadows of this historic Holborn drinking establishment.
Day of the Dead & Flying Sheep: Friday's Best Photos
From vibrant Day of the Dead celebrations to a remarkable sheep-shaped hot air balloon, explore Friday's most striking visual stories from around the world in The Guardian's daily photo gallery.
Islington's Hidden Histories Revealed
Discover the fascinating untold stories of Islington's past, from radical reformers to pioneering women, in this deep dive into the borough's rich historical tapestry.
US Cuts Refugee Cap to 7,500, Prioritises White South Africans
The Trump administration announces dramatic cuts to refugee admissions while creating special priority for white South Africans, sparking immediate backlash from human rights groups.
London Halloween pumpkin hatches spider infestation
A London woman's festive Halloween decoration turned into a real-life nightmare when a seemingly innocent pumpkin brought home hundreds of baby spiders into her flat.
Highland protests over asylum seeker barracks plan
Scottish residents voice outrage as Home Office plans to house asylum seekers in isolated military accommodation near Inverness, citing humanitarian concerns and lack of consultation.
Hurricane Melissa: Surviving Britain's Worst Storm
Exclusive eyewitness testimony reveals the terrifying reality of Hurricane Melissa's devastating impact on UK communities, with survivors sharing their harrowing stories of resilience.
Trump cuts US refugee intake by 85%
The Trump administration announces dramatic cuts to US refugee programme, with admissions plummeting to record low and demographic shift seeing white South Africans overtake traditional refugee groups.
Trump's refugee plan targets white South Africans
Former President Donald Trump announces sweeping refugee restrictions while creating special asylum pathway for white South Africans, sparking immediate legal and ethical debates.
York's Haunted Pubs: Where Ghosts Outlive Patrons
Discover the chilling tales and spectral residents of York's historic pubs, where ghostly encounters are as common as a pint of ale.
Hoia Baciu: Transylvania's Haunted Forest Secrets
Journey into Romania's Hoia Baciu Forest, the world's most haunted woodland where strange phenomena, UFO sightings, and unexplained disappearances have baffled scientists and terrified visitors for decades.
Share Your 2025 Love Story with The Guardian
The Guardian is seeking readers' personal stories of finding love in 2025. Discover how modern romance is evolving and share your own experiences of connection in today's world.
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