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Interactive map shows London rise in asylum seeker accommodation
London and neighboring regions now house a record share of UK asylum seekers, with 47% relying on expensive hotel accommodation.…
Marjolein Faber Blocks Efteling Trip for Asylum-Seeking Kids
Dutch Minister Marjolein Faber halted recreational activities for asylum-seeking children—like the Efteling park trip—to deter migration. The decision triggered massive…
Iranian asylum seeker arrested over alleged London embassy terror plot
A suspected terror plot targeting London’s Israeli embassy resulted in five Iranian arrests, including an asylum seeker in state-funded housing.…
Ricardo Martinelli Escapes Jail With Political Asylum
Ricardo Martinelli, former Panama president, gained Colombian political asylum after 15 months in the Nicaraguan embassy. Facing corruption charges, he…
Roscommon Faces Final Call on Asylum Seekers Plan
Roscommon’s Academy House could become accommodation for asylum seekers, and public feedback is due by 5:30 pm Monday. This decision,…
UK targets abuse of asylum claims with new immigration measures
UK immigration reforms target rising asylum claims, especially by Pakistani nationals. New rules include AI case processing, penalties for fake…
Iraqi asylum seeker allowed to stay in UK over risk from tattoos
AA, an Iraqi asylum seeker, won refugee status in the UK after proving that returning to Iraq would threaten his…
UK sees 16,000 asylum claims from students on study visas in 2024
In 2024, 16,000 UK student visa holders sought asylum, prompting government plans for stricter financial checks and visa restrictions. With…