A public inquiry hears how Home Office officials 'completely lost our grip' at the overcrowded Manston detention centre in 2022, leading to disease outbreaks and appalling conditions. Read the full investigation details.
Hungary grants political asylum to Poland's former justice minister Zbigniew Ziobro, shielding him from an abuse of power investigation. Read the full story on this major diplomatic rift.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is set to evict thousands from asylum hotels this spring by removing financial support. The move targets those who can work or break rules.
The first charter flight of 2026 to return asylum seekers to France under the UK's 'one in, one out' scheme has been cancelled. Detainees at Harmondsworth IRC were informed of the last-minute decision.
Eighty detainees held under the 'one in, one out' scheme have compiled a damning report on conditions at Harmondsworth IRC, calling for a UN investigation into their treatment by the Home Office.
New Home Office powers allow Border Force to seize phones and search mouths at Manston processing centre. Campaigners call it 'inhumane' and question its legality.
2025 was the deadliest year for US Immigration and Customs Enforcement in over two decades, with 31 fatalities in custody. The deaths occurred amid record detention numbers.
Don Ng's debut film 'No Time for Goodbye' explores asylum-seeker loneliness in London but falters with sentimentality. Read our full review of the UK cinema release.
Bromley faces a transformative 2026 with plans for thousands of green belt homes, a controversial 19-storey tower, and new £22m leisure centres. Explore the key projects shaping the borough's future.
Residents of an East Sussex town supporting asylum seekers face horrific threats and intimidation from protesters. Discover the dark side of the debate over housing 540 men at a former army camp.
Traders at Croydon's historic Surrey Street Market say £60 parking fines are driving customers away. They are petitioning the council for 30 minutes of free parking to revitalise the struggling town centre.
Discover Chafford Hundred, the Essex commuter town built on a Victorian landfill site. Now 35 years old, it's a thriving hub with Lakeside shopping and nature parks. Explore its remarkable transformation.
An 18-year-old woman has been bailed following chaotic scenes in Manchester city centre where a car was driven erratically into crowds. One man was hospitalised. Read the latest.
Mark Selby held off a fierce Judd Trump fightback to win the UK Championship 10-8, claiming his first Triple Crown title since 2021. Read the full match report from York.
British actor Michael Crawford, famed for 'Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em', receives a prestigious Kennedy Centre Honour from Donald Trump alongside Sylvester Stallone. Discover the full story and reaction.
KISS bassist Gene Simmons suggests lifestyle choices contributed to bandmate Ace Frehley's fatal fall. The rock legend died aged 74 in October. Read the full story.
The DVSA has confirmed changes to driving and theory test centre hours over the festive period. Check the full list of dates to see if your test is affected.
Two inmates escaped from a US detention centre after exploiting crumbling concrete. The incident raises serious questions about infrastructure and security failures. Read the full investigation.
Police have recovered a body from Salford Quays near Media City. A major emergency response was launched, and an investigation is now underway. Get the latest updates.
Dog Man: The Musical is set for its London debut at the Southbank Centre next summer. We explore how theatre makers successfully adapt beloved children's books for the stage, from The Gruffalo to My Neighbour Totoro.
Edmonton Leisure Centre in north London has fully reopened following a major £7.5 million refurbishment. The two-year project included a full revamp of the swimming pools and facilities.
London's iconic but bewildering Barbican Centre is set for a £451m renewal. The project will tackle leaks, poor signage, and maze-like layout to create a fully accessible cultural hub by 2032.
As AI expands, datacentres' massive water consumption raises urgent environmental questions. Explore the sustainability challenge facing the tech industry.
Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan cautions governments on tax hikes, praises London's financial power and King Charles's knowledge. Read the full interview insights.
Experts warn Australia's AI-driven data centre boom will strain water resources, with Sydney's needs alone exceeding Canberra's drinking supply. Read the full analysis of the environmental challenge.
Asylum seekers sent to Nauru by Australia report severe hunger and declining health, prohibited from working and struggling with exorbitant food prices. Read the full investigation.
A new Amnesty International report details alleged human rights abuses against detainees at the 'Alligator' Alcatraz facility. Read the shocking findings and calls for action.
The Tahoe-Reno Industrial Centre, a 100,000-acre Nevada site, is now a global hub for AI data centres, driving economic growth but straining scarce water and power resources. Explore the modern-day gold rush.
A man has denied charges after allegedly projecting pro-Palestine messages onto the Sydney Opera House. The case highlights tensions over protest methods in Australia.
Photographer Ana María Arévalo Gosen documents the harrowing wait of women in a Venezuelan detention centre, where Daniela was sentenced in secret and Roxana fought addiction. Discover their stories of resilience.