UK groups call Home Secretary's asylum plans 'cruel and ruthless'
Over 200 community organisations have urged Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood to scrap her 'cruel' asylum system reforms, warning they fuel division. Read their open letter.
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Nauru asylum seekers go hungry on $115 weekly stipend
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.
Pubs get 1am closing for World Cup knockouts
UK pubs can serve until 1am if England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stages. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood confirms the extension to boost the struggling hospitality sector.
Trump's Asylum Pause: Scope and Impact Explained
President Trump has halted decisions on many US asylum claims. We explain the policy's scope, legality, and real-world impact on immigration.
US Asylum Seekers Reeling from Trump Policy Freeze
The Trump administration's pause on asylum decisions and Afghan visas creates widespread fear and uncertainty for nearly 1.5 million pending cases. Read the full story.
UK Refugee Resettlement Falls 26% Amid New Route Pledges
Home Office figures reveal a sharp drop in refugees settled via UN schemes. As the Home Secretary announces new legal routes, critics warn existing pathways are vanishing. Read the full analysis.
Children of Immigrants Echo Shabana Mahmood's Views
Rev Dr Michael Fox recalls a surprising school interview from 20 years ago where children of immigrants expressed hardline immigration views, foreshadowing the current stance of Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood.
UK bans taxis for asylum seeker medical journeys
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces ban on taxi use for asylum seekers' medical trips, restricting to exceptional cases only. New rules aim to save taxpayer money from February.
Carer cancels benefits over immigration rule changes
A Ghanaian carer cancels all benefits including her autistic daughter's disability allowance amid fears new immigration rules will block her UK settlement. Read her story.
Asylum seeker hotel placements jump by 4,000
Official data reveals a 13% summer surge in asylum seekers housed in UK hotels, reaching over 36,000. Home Secretary cites migration pressure. Read the full analysis.
BBC Two revisits shocking 1994 Orkney murder case
The extraordinary story of Michael Ross, convicted at 15 for a 1994 Orkney restaurant murder he still denies. Watch The Man in the Mask tonight on BBC Two at 9pm.
Enver Solomon: Labour's asylum plans are 'grubby'
Refugee Council CEO Enver Solomon discusses the profound disappointment with Labour's new asylum policies, the hostile environment, and maintaining hope amidst political turmoil.
Mahmood's Immigration Shake-Up Sparks Controversy
Labour's Shabana Mahmood announces sweeping legal migration reforms, using her immigrant background to justify policies critics call cruel. Explore the debate.
Asylum seeker's 17-year wait for UK leave to remain
After fleeing torture, Ussu endured 17 years in UK asylum limbo facing homelessness, injury and legal battles. His story exposes systemic failures in Britain's immigration system.
Gove praises Labour's Mahmood on immigration stance
Former Tory minister Michael Gove expresses admiration for Labour's Shabana Mahmood and her crackdown on immigration. Discover the internal party tensions and leadership speculation.
Is Shabana Mahmood the new Margaret Thatcher?
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's hardline immigration policies, modelled on Denmark's system, are reshaping UK politics. Could she challenge Keir Starmer? Listen to the podcast.
UK's Biggest Immigration Shake-Up in 50 Years
The UK government unveils its most sweeping immigration reforms in decades, doubling settlement wait times and overhauling asylum rules. Discover how these changes will affect millions.
Mahmood Announces Stricter UK Immigration Rules
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood reveals sweeping changes to legal migration, extending indefinite leave requirements and facing criticism from both sides. Read the full details.
Labour's asylum plans threaten human rights
Labour's proposed asylum reforms face fierce criticism for undermining Britain's commitment to human rights and refugee protection. Experts warn these changes could violate international law.
UK Unveils 10-Year Immigration Path, Fast-Track for Earners
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces a major UK immigration overhaul, introducing a 10-year path to settled status with carve-outs for high earners and entrepreneurs to boost economic growth.
UK migrant settlement wait extended from 5 to 10 years
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces sweeping immigration reforms, extending indefinite leave to remain from five to ten years for many migrants. Discover the full impact.
New UK Migration Rules: Up to 20-Year Wait for Settlement
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood unveils a major UK immigration overhaul, doubling settlement time to 10 years and adding penalties. Learn how it affects you.
UK's 10-Year Settlement Rule for 2 Million Migrants
Two million legal migrants face a decade-long wait for settled status under new UK government proposals. Discover the impact on health workers and benefit rules.
UK doubles settlement wait to 10 years in migration shake-up
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces drastic legal migration changes, doubling the indefinite leave to remain wait. Andy Burnham voices concerns over the 20-year limbo for asylum seekers.
Labour's asylum plans cause internal party outrage
Shabana Mahmood's asylum system overhaul faces backlash from Labour MPs. John Harris investigates the internal conflict and the party's shift on immigration rhetoric.
Albania PM condemns UK's deportation rhetoric
Albania's Prime Minister Edi Rama condemns UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood for 'ethnic stereotyping' after 700 Albanian families were singled out for deportation. Read the latest developments.
1985: Denmark's Refugee Dilemma Echoes Today
A look back at Denmark's 1985 asylum crisis reveals a nation grappling with identity and policy, offering lessons for the UK's current immigration debate. Explore the historical parallels.
Labour's strategy to counter Farage's Reform UK
Labour must develop a new vision of national community to counter Reform UK's appeal, moving beyond moral crusades to address social cohesion and collective responsibility.
Labour's immigration reforms praised by Tommy Robinson
Shabana Mahmood's new immigration plans include 20-year wait for refugees and asset seizures, drawing praise from far-right figures and criticism from human rights advocates.
Labour's 20-year citizenship plan sparks backlash
Labour's proposed 20-year citizenship path for asylum seekers faces criticism from lifelong supporters. Critics warn it capitulates to racist rhetoric and threatens NHS staffing crisis.
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