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PM does not give date for closure of Wethersfield asylum centre

Simon Dedman BBC Political Reporter, Essex PA Media The PM told the BBC the best way to close Wethersfield was…

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Former PMs and home secretaries may face inquiry over Manston asylum centre

PA Media Manston short-term centre for cross-Channel migrants Two former prime ministers and three former home secretaries may have to…

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Poland suspends migrants’ right to apply for asylum

Poland has temporarily suspended the right of migrants arriving in Poland via its border with Belarus to apply for asylum.…

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Government to drop asylum hotel provider Stay Belvedere Hotels

The Home Office is stopping the use of hotels run by one of the largest providers of asylum accommodation. Stay…

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Government considering sending failed asylum seekers to Balkans

Failed asylum seekers could be sent to the Balkans under plans being considered by the government. Home Office officials have…

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Nearly 42,000 UK asylum seekers waiting on appeal

Almost 42,000 asylum seekers are waiting for an appeal hearing after the Home Office rejected their initial claims, according to…

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Wethersfield asylum seekers housed ‘unlawfully’ at air base

Aimee Dexter BBC News, Essex PA Media MDP Wethersfield, which is being used as an asylum centre, has a capacity…

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Treasury’s Value for Money body targets asylum accommodation

Treasury advisers tasked with finding government waste have identified spending on accommodation for people such as asylum seekers as their…

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UK asylum claims hit highest level since 1979

Cachella Smith and Tom Symonds BBC News Reuters The number of people claiming asylum in the UK in 2024 has…

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Special Forces blocked 2,000 credible asylum claims from Afghan commandos, MoD confirms

UK Special Forces command rejected resettlement applications from more than 2,000 Afghan commandos who had shown credible evidence of service…

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