Ministers push ahead with housing asylum seekers on ex-military sites

14 Aug 2026
The government is pressing ahead with plans to accommodate asylum seekers at former military sites despite significant opposition from some local communities. Home Office minister Anna Turley said disused defence properties provide more…

Convicted people smuggler found living in Leicestershire and claiming asylum

02 Jul 2026
A BBC investigation has found a convicted people smuggler, described by French prosecutors as 'the godfather' of the Dunkirk migrant camps, living in Leicestershire and claiming asylum. Twana Jamal, an Iraqi Kurd, received…

Mahmood defends immigration reforms amid Labour opposition

05 Feb 2026
Home secretary Shabana Mahmood has defended the government’s proposed immigration reforms amid growing opposition from Labour MPs concerned about fairness and workforce impact. The plans would double the standard qualifying period for permanent…

Responses to Trump’s criticisms of ‘weak, decaying’ Europe

11 Dec 2025
Donald Trump has intensified his criticism of Europe, portraying the continent as weak’, ‘decaying’, and threatened by immigration. Using inflammatory language, he echoed ‘great replacement’ conspiracy themes, claiming that European countries risk becoming…

Immigration: home secretary’s new proposals

20 Nov 2025
Shabana Mahmood is under mounting pressure to provide clarity and compassion after confirming that only a ‘few hundred’ asylum seekers will initially be admitted under the UK’s newly-announced ‘safe and legal’ routes. The…

Spain: a different approach to Africa and to migrants

17 Oct 2025
In contrast to many Western nations, Spain is charting an independent path on migration and relations with Africa. While the USA, UK, France, and Germany are reducing development aid, prime minister Pedro Sánchez…

Small boat immigrant deportation flights grounded again

18 Sep 2025
The Government’s new 'one in, one out' deal with France to deport Channel migrants has hit delays, as deportation flights were grounded for a third consecutive day. The Home Office is appealing a…

Germany: ten years after Merkel opened borders to migrants

18 Sep 2025
Ten years after Angela Merkel opened Germany’s borders to migrants with her famous ‘We can do this’ pledge, the nation continues to grapple with the political and social repercussions. Syrian refugee Anas Modamani,…

Channel migrants: ‘no specified number’ to be returned to France

07 Aug 2025
Home secretary Yvette Cooper has confirmed there is 'no specified number' of migrants set to be returned under the UK-France 'one in, one out' agreement, now in effect. The scheme enables the UK…

France accused of encouraging people-smuggling

15 May 2025
Fresh controversy has erupted after video footage emerged showing French border officers handing life jackets to migrants mid-Channel, fuelling claims that France is aiding illegal crossings rather than preventing them. The footage, captured…
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