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Shabana Mahmood's frustration with immigration debate is understandable
19+ hour, 17+ min ago (287+ words) Zoe Williams criticises Shabana Mahmood's recent language as showing "contempt for the values of her own party, but I disagree (Shabana Mahmood's expletive was shocking. But not for the reason you think, 23 April). In today's polarised climate, too many on…...
Shabana Mahmood does not rule out sending back refused Afghan asylum seekers
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (774+ words) Shabana Mahmood has refused to rule out sending rejected Afghan asylum seekers back to the Taliban-controlled country. The home secretary said she is "monitoring very closely" talks between Kabul and EU countries about a returns programme for refused claimants. She…...
UK puts "freeze" on bringing families from Afghanistan to Britain, court hears
6+ day, 20+ hour ago (779+ words) Families trapped in Afghanistan approved for sanctuary in Britain have stopped being evacuated, the High Court has heard, despite the defence secretary's pledge to honour the UK's debt to them. Afghans found eligible for relocation to the UK as a…...
Act now on "devastating" temporary accommodation crisis, MPs urge government
1+ week, 12+ hour ago (552+ words) The government has been warned by MPs over the "devastating" state of temporary accommodation in the UK. New figures show that a total of 104 children died with temporary accommodation as a contributing factor to their vulnerability, ill-health, or death, according…...
Asylum hotels "spiralled out of control, minister admits as more closures announced
2+ week, 12+ hour ago (507+ words) Eleven more asylum hotels have closed as the government continues its programme of relocating individuals to alternative housing. The closures, confirmed on Tuesday evening, include sites that previously drew public protests, such as the Britannia Hotel in Wolverhampton and the…...
Prince Harry 'Security Snub': Home Office Fears Public Backlash Over Multi-Million Taxpayer Bill
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (498+ words) inkl Prince Harry 'Security Snub': Home Office Fears Public Backlash Over Multi-Million Taxpayer Bill Prince Harry is set to be denied taxpayer-funded police protection in the United Kingdom, after senior Home Office officials reportedly concluded that restoring his security detail…...
US Family in UK Visa Mix-Up: What Are the New UK Family Visa Rules Behind Rising Rejection Cases
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (518+ words) inkl US Family in UK Visa Mix-Up: What Are the New UK Family Visa Rules Behind Rising Rejection Cases A US family who have called the UK home for years are facing the shock of possible detention after a visa…...
Almost 80 migrants rescued attempting Channel crossing in small boat
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (326+ words) The French coastguard has rescued 78 people after the engine of their small boat broke down as they attempted to cross the Channel from Belgium. The French maritime prefecture said it dispatched a number of vessels on Friday after receiving reports…...
'If You Don't Feel Safe, Don't Come Here': Brits Slam Prince Harry Over His Push for Taxpayer-Funded Security
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (534+ words) inkl 'If You Don't Feel Safe, Don't Come Here': Brits Slam Prince Harry Over His Push for Taxpayer-Funded Security Public opposition in Britain has intensified over reports that the Home Office is considering reinstating taxpayer-funded security for the Duke and…...
Home Office border security chief quits after failing to bring down small boat crossings
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (477+ words) Britain's border security chief has quit after failing to bring down the number of migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats. The Home Office confirmed Martin Hewitt will leave his post as border security commander at the end of…...