The UK Home Office has published a nine-page online booklet for asylum seekers explaining that rape, sexual harassment, and domestic abuse are illegal in the UK, sparking debate among politicians, charities, and legal experts.
Police in Norfolk arrested a man in his 60s on suspicion of assisting an offender and inciting racial hatred, following an inquiry into the sharing of asylum seekers' addresses during anti-immigration protests in Thetford.
UK PM Andy Burnham urges broader housing of immigrants across the UK as over 3,000 illegal immigrants arrive by boat in three weeks, exacerbating asylum accommodation pressures and public controversy.
Labour has pledged to close all asylum hotels by 2029 and shift migrants to alternative sites, prompting local protests in Bicester and a symbolic referendum threat in Piddington.
Three nights of anti-immigration protests and disorder in Thetford, Norfolk, have targeted houses of multiple occupancy used to house asylum seekers, resulting in six arrests, attacks on police officers, and rising local tensions.
Sporadic violence and disorder erupted over three consecutive evenings in Thetford, Norfolk, as crowds converged on addresses believed to house asylum seekers, resulting in two police injuries and multiple arrests.
Two men arrested after police injured protecting asylum seekers from angry crowds in Thetford, Norfolk, amid protests over housing plans.
Almost 50 asylum seekers deported to France under the UK's 'one in one out' scheme have returned to the UK a second time, prompting the Home Office to amend the treaty.
Britain’s Reform UK party has proposed deploying the navy to intercept and return asylum seeker boats to France, triggering immediate diplomatic friction and warnings from legal experts over international law violations.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has announced plans to deploy the Royal Navy to the English Channel to intercept asylum seeker dinghies and return them to France or Belgium under 'Operation Fortress', drawing skepticism from experts and swift rejection from French officials.
A high court judge has ordered the Home Office to return an alleged trafficking victim forcibly removed to France under the 'one in one out' scheme, in a first-of-its-kind ruling that quashed a policy denying reconsideration of trafficking claims.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage proposes "Operation Fortress" to use the Royal Navy to intercept small boats in the English Channel and return asylum seekers to France or Belgium. Experts question the legality and practicality, citing potential violations of French sovereignty and international maritime law, while France calls the plans "unacceptable."
Malaysia has ordered the UNHCR to temporarily halt refugee registrations while it implements a new national registration program (DPP). Rights advocates warn this move could leave newly arrived asylum seekers without proof of protection, creating a dangerous gap in a country without formal asylum law.
The High Court heard arguments regarding the Home Office's decision to house up to 540 asylum seekers at Crowborough Training Camp in East Sussex. Community group Crowborough Shield claims the Home Office acted without openness and wrongly invoked emergency planning powers, a claim the Home Office disputes.
Refugees and asylum seekers on Nauru face severe food and water insecurity, with many skipping meals despite Australia spending over $9m per person last financial year. A new ASRC survey reveals the $260 fortnightly payment is insufficient for basic needs amid high import costs and poor conditions.
An asylum seeker staying at the Bell hotel in Epping, Essex, was arrested in July 2025 for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl. The incident led to violent protests by local residents and far-right groups, as well as counter-protests, drawing attention from Elon Musk.
A High Court judge has ruled the Home Secretary's decision to reduce protections for potential trafficking victims, as part of an "one in one out" asylum returns deal with France, was unlawful. The ruling impacts asylum seekers arriving by small boat.
A High Court judge has ruled the Home Secretary's decision to reduce protections for potential trafficking victims, to facilitate the 'one in one out' asylum returns deal with France, was unlawful. The ruling impacts asylum seekers arriving by small boat.
A lawsuit claims the Trump administration unlawfully shares confidential personal information of Iranian asylum seekers with Iran, potentially exposing them to persecution, torture, and death upon deportation.
A new lawsuit filed in Washington, D.C., alleges the Trump administration shared sensitive details of Iranian asylum seekers with the Iranian government, potentially putting them at grave risk. Lawyers claim information from asylum applications, including personal details and reasons for fear, was disclosed.
A new lawsuit filed in Washington, D.C., alleges the Trump administration shared sensitive details of Iranian asylum seekers with the Iranian government, potentially putting applicants at grave risk of persecution upon return. The suit claims information from asylum applications, including identifying details and political opinions, was disclosed.
A lawsuit filed in Washington D.C. alleges the Trump administration shared confidential information about Iranian asylum seekers with the Iranian government, potentially endangering lives. The suit claims U.S. agencies met with Iranian officials, using Pakistan as an intermediary, to share details on asylum claims, including those related to religious conversion, sexuality, and participation in protests.
Spain's socialist-led government program to regularize undocumented migrants and asylum seekers has received over 1 million applications, far exceeding the initial target of 500,000. The scheme offers residence and work permits to those meeting specific criteria, aiming to address Spain's demographic crisis and economic growth needs. The initiative faces criticism from right-wing parties.
The UK government plans to introduce measures requiring asylum seekers to repay approximately £10,000 for accommodation and support once they begin earning, as part of the new Immigration and Asylum Bill. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood stated this demonstrates asylum support is a responsibility, but refugee advocates criticize it as an "extra tax" on vulnerable individuals.
