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Young Afghan asylum seeker run over on M1 ‘upset’ after being ruled an adult

Amir Safi, who said he was 16, was ‘quiet and withdrawn’ following social worker’s assessment, inquest hears

The Guardian - UK

Visa fees scandal: Home Office 'illegally' charged for English checks and may have to repay millions

The Home Office may have to refund tens of millions of pounds to people who were ‘unlawfully’ charged fees for checks in their visa applications

Evening Standard

‘AI’ tool could influence Home Office immigration decisions, critics say

Campaigners call for end of ‘robo-caseworkers’ amid fears officials will bow to automated enforcement proposals

The Guardian - UK

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Death in UK immigration removal centre is the first believed to be linked to the drug spice

Staff at Brook House had warned it was ‘only a matter of time’ before someone died as a result of taking the drug

The Guardian - UK

People smugglers who hid Afghan family in rubbish-filled van jailed

The youngest child was ‘extremely unwell and drifting in and out of consciousness’ when the family were discovered by Border Force officers in France.

Evening Standard

More than 3,000 migrants crossed Channel in busiest fortnight so far this year

A total of 3,197 people arrived in the UK between October 24 and November 6, according to latest Home Office data.

Evening Standard

UK asylum system retraumatises women fleeing sexual abuse, says report

Women have had to share bedrooms with unrelated men and some have faced further sexual violence, charities say

The Guardian - UK

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Home Office seeks new chief to speed up deportations of failed asylum seekers and visa overstayers

The post will be paid up to £86,000 a year with a generous state pension

Evening Standard

Chris Philp’s history of gaffes as Tory MP appointed shadow home secretary

Home Office minister left blushing following awkward exchange on BBC Question Time

The Independent UK

Paddington gets a British passport – but the Home Office treats real refugees very differently

To say that Paddington Bear is a beloved British icon would be something of an understatement. The Peruvian bear, who arrived at Paddington station with nothing but his suitcase, a love of marmalade sandwiches and a luggage tag reading “please look after this bear”, was created by Michael Bond in…

The Conversation

London's first fine dining Armenian restaurant closes down after Home Office raid 'uncovers illegal workers'

Exclusive: Owners of Lusin, where a kebab cost £46, were fined for employing illegal workers

Evening Standard

‘We’re leading a horrible life’: the reality of living in UK asylum limbo

Three people tell of their despair and helplessness at being stuck in the asylum system for years

The Guardian - UK

Profits of Home Office asylum housing provider rise to £90m a year

Graham King, boss of contractor Clearsprings, entered Sunday Times rich list with net worth of £750m

The Guardian - UK

Channel crossings: October busiest month of the year so far

Home Office figures show 5,417 people made the journey in 31 days.

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

EU citizen caught up in Home Office residency backlog forcibly removed from UK

Border Force puts Costa Koushiappis on plane with three days’ notice after request to remain rejected

The Guardian - UK

EU citizen who applied for pre-settled status is to be deported from Scotland

Greek Cypriot Costa Koushiappis to be removed from UK even though his application is pending with Home Office

Evening Standard

More than 30,000 migrants cross Channel this year as 564 arrive on Wednesday when man lost his life

Channel crossings continued on Thursday, with pictures showing groups of people wearing life jackets arriving in Dover

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer creates new ‘Europe Hub’ as PM eyes closer ties with EU post-Brexit

Home Office officials reportedly stressed the importance of a ‘strong UK-EU alliance’

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The Guardian - UK

Robert Jenrick criticised over use of government cars during driving ban

Exclusive: FoI request for four-week period in 2023 shows 55% rise in taxpayer-funded trips taken by Tory former minister

Evening Standard

What are safe access zones and is silent prayer banned?

The zones are now in place in England and Wales, with the equivalent having come into force in Scotland in September and Northern Ireland last year.

The Guardian - UK

Palestinian student stripped of UK visa after Gaza remarks wins human rights appeal

Home Office failed to show presence of Dana Abu Qamar ‘not conducive to public good’, according to tribunal ruling

Evening Standard

Migrant dies in Channel as arrivals believed to have hit 30,000 for year so far

A man was declared dead when he was brought ashore in the rescue operation by a French navy helicopter and lifeboat on Wednesday morning.

Evening Standard

Hundreds of asylum seekers moved off Bibby Stockholm accommodation barge

Migrants are being transferred from the barge and into hotels across the country

The Independent UK

At least ten asylum seekers housed in taxpayer-funded accommodation for more than three years

Spending on asylum accommodation has risen significantly in the past four years

The Independent UK

More than 200 migrants arrived in UK as man died in English Channel

So far this year, 49 deaths have been reported by the French coastguard.

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