asylum seekers

A deported asylum seeker has secretly returned to Britain, living in fear of smugglers and authorities. He claims the UK-France "one in, one out" policy, intended to curb crossings, has driven migrants to more dangerous and expensive methods. He fears being forced into crime to survive, highlighting the policy's unintended consequences.

In a bold and contentious move, Britain and France have prolonged their migrant exchange initiative until October 1. This unique arrangement facilitates a swap where each small boat arrival results in a corresponding legal entry into the UK from France. While the program has led to hundreds of individuals being either sent back or granted entry, it faces significant backlash.

Fresh insights from research showcase a notable disparity between the UK populace’s perceptions of net migration and the reality depicted by official data. Contrary to the recent decline in migration numbers, many Britons, including those who question immigration policies, hold the belief that influxes are increasing.

Amid a recent heatwave, over 1,100 migrants bravely crossed the English Channel to reach the UK in just six days. While this surge resonates in the news, it’s worth noting that total arrivals have seen a decline compared to previous years. In a determined bid to combat organized crime, authorities are actively prosecuting those facilitating these perilous crossings.

King Charles III will unveil the government's legislative agenda amidst parliamentary pageantry. Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces intense pressure to deliver, with his party demanding bolder policies on the cost of living and inequality.

America's Trump administration has introduced a new visa rule. Diplomats will now question visa applicants about fearing their home country. This aims to curb asylum claims through the visa system. Applicants must deny fearing harm to proceed. This affects tourist, student, and business visas. Immigration experts express concerns about vulnerable individuals.

US embassies now require nonimmigrant visa applicants to declare they don't fear persecution back home. This new rule, aimed at preventing asylum claims upon arrival, asks applicants if they've faced harm or fear it upon return. Experts warn this could force individuals into dangerous migration routes, jeopardizing their safety and families.

In response to allegations of an assault near a local church in Epsom, police are diligently working to gather facts, yet their investigation has yielded no supporting evidence so far. Despite growing rumors and protests circulating online, the authorities have conducted thorough examinations, including reviewing CCTV footage and executing forensic searches.

Britain is piloting a scheme offering up to £40,000 per family to failed asylum-seekers to leave voluntarily. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood stated this aims to save taxpayer money, as hotel accommodation costs are substantial. Families have seven days to decide, or face forced removal. The government is also making refugee status temporary and introducing new legal routes.

A Palestinian asylum-seeker has been arrested in the US state of Texas after he posted videos on TikTok, firing an AR-15-style rifle. The FBI confirmed on Friday that it had arrested a Jordanian citizen, seeking asylum in the United States, on federal gun charges following a months-long multi-agency investigation into social media videos involving firearms and shooting ranges in the Houston area. Sohaib Abuayyash, 20, was arrested on Thursday after the FBI reviewed videos on his social media.