Dozens of civil society organizations in the UK have called for an end to the far-right movements organizing anti-migrant protests. Some 200 pro-refugee NGOs and charities signed a letter urging British politicians to put an end to what they described as “malicious movements” and to eliminate the hatred and racism fueling protests against migrants. The…
The UK and France announced an agreement to exchange migrants between the two countries on a one-for-one basis. Under the deal, the UK will return migrants arriving via the English Channel in exchange for receiving an equivalent number from France. The two countries will initiate a pilot phase in which migrants will be exchanged through…
The British government has reported a 51% rise in arrests of migrants working illegally compared with the previous year, with immigration enforcement teams conducting 6,000 arrests and 9,000 visits between July 2024 and the end of May 2025. The Home Office said it had targeted sectors employing immigrants and refugees, including restaurants, nail salons, and…
According to media reports, migrants in French camps continue to prepare for crossings of the English Channel, expressing doubt that the new migration agreement between France and the United Kingdom will deter their attempts to reach the UK. At the same time, a sense of anxiety prevails among municipalities in northern France and local authorities,…
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…
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…
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…
