UK Asylum Policy Fuels Violence in Channel Crossings
A new report finds UK policies to stop small boat crossings have increased violence and smuggler power, failing to deter arrivals. Calls for safe routes and inquiry.
A new report finds UK policies to stop small boat crossings have increased violence and smuggler power, failing to deter arrivals. Calls for safe routes and inquiry.
A new US National Security Strategy outlines a dramatic 'America First' foreign policy shift, warning Europe could be 'unrecognisable' due to migration. Read the key details.
The Trump administration's new 'Opening Fire' directive signals a drastic shift in US asylum policy, aiming to deter migrants through aggressive rhetoric and enforcement. Explore the human cost and legal implications.
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.
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.
President Trump pauses all US asylum applications and orders extra scrutiny for migrants from 19 'high-risk' countries following a Washington shooting. Explore the sweeping immigration policy changes.
Afghan refugees in Fremont's 'Little Kabul' feel targeted after a shooting by an asylum seeker. They say they are being forced to prove their loyalty to the US all over again.
Uganda halts asylum for Eritreans, Somalis and Ethiopians, blaming UN aid cuts. The policy shift leaves thousands in limbo and marks a major retreat from progressive refugee policies.
President Donald Trump signs a sweeping executive order to ban immigration from seven Muslim-majority countries. Read the full details and potential consequences.
US President Donald Trump has granted a full pardon to Democratic Representative Henry Cuellar and his wife, Imelda, following bribery charges. Read the full story and political fallout.
President Trump has halted decisions on many US asylum claims. We explain the policy's scope, legality, and real-world impact on immigration.
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.
Readers respond to Enver Solomon's exit from the Refugee Council, expressing lost faith in UK politics and hope in humanitarian action. Discover the powerful letters.
President Trump announces indefinite asylum pause following fatal National Guard shooting. Read the latest developments and expert warnings about immigration policy changes.
The Trump administration pauses all asylum decisions following the fatal shooting of National Guard members in Washington DC. Read the latest developments.
Australia's secret $2.5bn Nauru resettlement deal faces scrutiny amid corruption allegations against Nauruan leaders. Transparency advocates warn taxpayer funds could fuel kleptocracy.
Trump administration terminates protected status for Myanmar nationals despite ongoing military dictatorship. Learn how this affects thousands and the legal challenges ahead.
Refugee Council CEO Enver Solomon discusses the profound disappointment with Labour's new asylum policies, the hostile environment, and maintaining hope amidst political turmoil.
Labour's Shabana Mahmood announces sweeping legal migration reforms, using her immigrant background to justify policies critics call cruel. Explore the debate.
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.
Labour MP Tony Vaughan breaks ranks to criticise the government's controversial asylum reforms. The immigration barrister-turned-politician warns the policy could increase racism and division.
Keir Starmer faces internal revolt over 'performatively cruel' asylum reforms as party members cancel memberships and condemn policies targeting Reform UK voters.
Labour MPs confront brutal choices on asylum policy as polling reveals public support for tough measures. Explore the economic impact of migration and political consequences.
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.
Analysis of Trump's chaotic post-election affordability drive, revealing contradictions, magical thinking, and economic missteps. Discover the real impact on US voters.
Metro readers passionately debate Labour's controversial new immigration policies, with accusations of racism and political capitulation. Have your say on this heated national discussion.
Donald Trump abruptly reverses position on Jeffrey Epstein document release while new Guardian Weekly examines climate solutions and UK asylum policies. Get 33% off subscription.
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.
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.
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.