The Latest Breaking News from Home Office

‘They’re so pathetic’: Jess Phillips slams government attacks on lawyers

Labour MP also condemns use of Bibby Stockholm barge to hold asylum seekers, calling it a gimmick

The Guardian - UK · Aug 28, 2023

Home Office ‘may fit asylum seekers with electronic tags’

Preferred option for handling growing numbers of applicants is to increase number of detention places, but tagging has been mooted as short-term fix

The Guardian - UK · Aug 27, 2023

Home Office considers fitting migrants with electronic tags – report

Officials are reportedly mulling ways to prevent asylum seekers from going underground as detention spaces are limited.

The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2023

‘We can’t let him down’: Calls for action as Afghan war hero now faces homelessness

Exclusive: Don’t allow pilot to fall into ‘tragic’ destitution, government warned, after The Independent’s campaign sees him win asylum

The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2023

Worst of Westminster: Don't be fooled by the energy price cap

Welcome to the latest edition of The Worst of Westminster, brought to you by political reporters Steph Brawn and Hamish Morrison.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 25, 2023

Sunak doubles down on ‘stop the boats’ vow as Channel crossings continue

Crossings continued on Friday for the tenth day in a row amid sunny, warm and calm conditions at sea.

The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2023

Asylum seekers say Bibby Stockholm conditions caused suicide attempt

Thirty-nine people who were briefly housed on barge write to Suella Braverman describing fear and despair

The Guardian - UK · Aug 25, 2023

Sunak insists his ‘Stop the Boats’ pledge will cut ‘unacceptable’ asylum bill

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the system was under unsustainable pressure but insisted his plan would work.

The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2023

Record asylum backlog deals another blow to Sunak’s immigration pledges

Pressure to reduce backlog remains acute as arrivals continue and accommodation problems mount

The Guardian - UK · Aug 24, 2023

Cost of asylum system soars to £3.97bn as backlog hits new record high

Home Office spending almost doubled in 2022/23, and figures show 80% of asylum seekers are waiting longer than six months for a decision

Evening Standard · Aug 24, 2023