The British government has introduced amendments to the guidelines for immigration officers, seeking to prevent asylum seekers who entered the country illegally from obtaining British citizenship. Many legal experts argue that these new amendments violate international refugee agreements to which the UK is committed. The new changes are expected to prevent asylum seekers from obtaining…
Deportations of illegal immigrants in the UK have increased significantly since the Labor Party came to power. Since the last election, the government has deported 16,400 immigrants, with forced returns rising by 24% compared to the previous twelve months. The Labor government has also deported 2,580 foreigners convicted of criminal offenses, a 23% increase from…
The UK Home Office has decided to increase the investigation into abuses against asylum seekers at the Kent accommodation center. Asylum seekers will receive government-funded legal representation just days before the High Court hearing starts. This decision comes in response to a High Court order requiring the investigation to be independent, public, and to provide…
A plan to convert a house in the Kirkley Conservation Area, Lowestoft, into housing for asylum seekers is encountering significant opposition, receiving 160 objections within just four days. The proposal seeks to transform the nine-room house into a multi-occupancy residence for asylum seekers. The house, located at the corner of South London Road and Rectory…
Glasgow City Council has warned that it may cease its involvement in the distribution of asylum seekers. This warning was conveyed in a letter from Susan Aitken, the leader of the Council, to Home Secretary Angela Eagle, addressing the temporary suspension of the asylum seeker reception and distribution program. Aitken cautioned that this decision could…
French rescuers successfully saved 107 migrants from drowning in the English Channel on Christmas Day. The French Ports Authority reported that 12 rescue operations took place along the northern coast, including one involving a boat that had experienced engine failure. Christmas Day started with the rescue of 30 migrants from a boat near Dunkirk. The…
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has received £1.2 million in government funding to provide housing for 15 Afghan refugee families. This funding is part of a resettlement program aimed at assisting refugees who escaped Afghanistan following the Taliban’s takeover in 2021. The local council has announced that the city will use these funds to purchase ten new…
Trump’s victory in the U.S. election has sparked concerns over a potential influx of millions of Ukrainian refugees into the UK and Europe. These fears stem from warnings about a proposed peace plan Trump may present to Putin, which reportedly includes halting the war in exchange for Ukraine agreeing not to join NATO, establishing an…
Official data from the British Home Office reveals a significant rise in the number of asylum seekers in Britain citing their sexual orientation as grounds for protection. This surge is attributed to many successfully proving that returning to their home countries would subject them to inhumane treatment due to their sexual orientation. In 2022, 762…
An unspecified number of migrants died in two separate incidents while attempting to cross the English Channel off the French coast, including a two-year-old child who was tragically trampled. According to La Voix du Nord, three migrants lost their lives near Calais, while another died near Boulogne. The death toll is expected to rise as…
Afghans, including refugees in the United Kingdom and Ireland, are facing a challenging situation following the decision to close their embassy in London. The UK government requested the closure of the Afghan diplomatic mission after the Taliban expelled embassy staff from the previous administration for refusing to represent the new regime. This situation has left…
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper unveiled the government’s strategy to combat illegal immigration, which focuses on strengthening border controls, reopening two detention centers, and expanding detention capacity by 290 beds. Cooper also committed to increasing deportations of failed asylum seekers to 2018 levels, aiming to deport 14,000 individuals by the end of 2024. The government’s plan…
