Pakistan, Bangladesh students 'becoming' gay to seek asylum in UKAn undercover investigation reveals a network in the UK charging migrants thousands of pounds for fake gay asylum claims. Advisers allegedl...
16 Apr, 2026, 02.47 PM IST
Pakistani, Bangladeshi migrants pretend to be gay to claim asylum in UK: ReportAn undercover investigation reveals a scheme where migrants pay thousands to immigration advisers. They allegedly create fake stories to cl...
15 Apr, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
Britain announces largest asylum policy overhaul in modern timesBritain is set to implement significant changes to its asylum seeker policies. The government is drawing inspiration from Denmark's stringe...
16 Nov, 2025, 06.55 AM IST
UK exploring Denmark's model to get tougher on soaring migration figuresBritain is adopting Denmark's tough stance on immigration. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is studying Danish policies for asylum and family...
09 Nov, 2025, 04.02 PM IST
UK council wins bid to move asylum seekers from hotel amid anti-immigration protestsEpping Forest District Council secured a court order to relocate asylum seekers from the Bell Hotel. This follows protests sparked by a sex...
20 Aug, 2025, 10.00 AM IST
UK to tackle asylum backlog, saving '£1 bn a year'The Labour government in Britain, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, is taking steps to reduce the asylum application backlog and eliminat...
11 Jun, 2025, 06.44 PM IST
UK may set up migrant 'return hubs' in other countries for rejected asylum seekersPrime Minister Kier Starmer is exploring "return hubs" in other countries for rejected UK asylum seekers awaiting deportation, calling it a...
16 May, 2025, 10.15 AM IST
Sex offenders to be denied asylum under new UK lawBritain is set to deny asylum to foreign nationals convicted of sex offences. The new Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill aims to ...
29 Apr, 2025, 08.28 PM IST
Here's everything you need to know about UK's new laws and pact with RwandaThe UK government responds to legal concerns by unveiling a bill and treaty regarding asylum seekers sent to Rwanda. The bill, seeking Parl...
08 Dec, 2023, 07.58 PM IST
What are Legionella bacteria? Know how they forced UK govt remove migrants from Bibby Stockholm bargeLegionella bacteria upset the government plan of putting the asylum-seekers on barge till their cases are decided. Know in detail.
12 Aug, 2023, 01.00 AM IST
Bibby Stockholm a floating prison or a barge for asylum seekers? England divided; here's what you need to knowThe UK government's proposal to house 500 asylum seekers on a barge in Portland's harbour faces fierce opposition. Local residents express ...
06 Aug, 2023, 09.36 PM IST
Barge to house asylum-seekers arrives in UK as Parliament passes controversial migration billA barge, Bibby Stockholm, that can accommodate 500 asylum-seekers, arrived in England after Parliament passed a bill aimed at curbing migra...
18 Jul, 2023, 05.45 PM IST
Local Councils granted permission to challenge opening of Asylum centers in High CourtThe High Court today allowed local councils to proceed with a legal challenge against the new asylum centers. The residents have claimed th...
14 Jul, 2023, 07.32 PM IST
Explained: UK's plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda deemed unlawfulUK’s controversial five-year trial to send asylum seekers to Rwanda is facing legal challenges as the courts have ruled against the governm...
29 Jun, 2023, 07.39 PM IST
Over 40,000 migrants cross English Channel in makeshift boats to reach UKAccording to the British government records, more than 40,000 migrants from different countries have made their way to the UK by crossing t...
14 Nov, 2022, 04.29 PM IST
Channel migrant crossings hit new 24-hour record: UK govtSome 1,295 people were detected on Monday, beating the previous single-day record of 1,185 on November 11, 2021, the Ministry of Defence sa...
23 Aug, 2022, 03.49 PM IST
- UK opts out of EU directive on asylum
Britain has refused to implement two asylum directives of the EU as part of its moves to be tough on immigration and asylum seekers.
17 Oct, 2011, 11.25 PM IST