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UK and France extend Channel small boats pilot scheme
WorldThe Guardian9d ago

UK and France extend Channel small boats pilot scheme

The UK Home Office and France have extended a controversial 'one in, one out' pilot scheme aimed at stopping asylum seekers from crossing the Channel in small boats until October, despite dismay from asylum seekers.

UK moves asylum seekers from hotels to army barracks
WorldThe Guardian1mo ago

UK moves asylum seekers from hotels to army barracks

The UK Home Office announced that hundreds of asylum seekers have been moved from government-funded hotels to army barracks, a decision criticized by the Refugee Council as unsuitable and more expensive.

UK tightens border rules for dual nationals
PoliticsDawn3mo ago

UK tightens border rules for dual nationals

LONDON: Thousands of dual British nationals risk being denied boarding on flights, ferries and trains to the United Kingdom from Feb 25, unless they carry a valid British passport as new border controls come into force this week. The change confirmed by the UK Home Office means British citizens who also hold another nationality will be required to present a British passport when travelling to the UK. Those without one must apply for a “certificate of entitlement” attac­hed to their non-Britis...

UK Investigates Widespread Asylum Fraud, Targets 'Sham Lawyers'
PoliticsBBCberlingskeder-standard+12irozhlasaktualne-czdigi24hotnewsTimes of Indiastraits-timesvijesti-mezdg-md+4 more1mo ago15 sources

UK Investigates Widespread Asylum Fraud, Targets 'Sham Lawyers'

The UK Home Office is investigating a significant asylum fraud scheme where migrants are allegedly coached by lawyers to make false claims, including feigning homosexuality or domestic abuse, to secure residency. Authorities are cracking down on these practices and threatening deportation for fraudulent claimants.

UK Home Office to Close 11 More Asylum Hotels
PoliticsThe GuardianThe Independent1mo ago2 sources

UK Home Office to Close 11 More Asylum Hotels

The UK Home Office is expected to close an additional 11 asylum hotels as part of its ongoing initiative to completely phase out the use of hotel accommodation for asylum seekers.

UK Detains 76 'Age-Disputed' Children in Adult Centres
PoliticsThe Guardian1mo ago

UK Detains 76 'Age-Disputed' Children in Adult Centres

The UK Home Office has detained 76 children whose ages are disputed, placing them in adult detention centers under a new scheme since September. Concerns have been raised about the welfare of these minors from conflict zones.