The Latest Breaking News from Home Office

Ministers say UK will only detain child refugees in ‘exceptional circumstances’

Home Office pledge follows threats of Tory backbench rebellion against controversial illegal migration bill

The Guardian - UK · Apr 23, 2023

Home Office faces ‘exodus’ of asylum caseworkers who fear being forced to break law

Exclusive: With attrition rate already at 46 per cent, official says more will quit if Illegal Migration Bill passes

The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2023

Shared rooms, rancid food, no clothes: new report lays bare shocking conditions of those seeking refuge in UK

Asylum seekers are enduring conditions worse than prison as they wait in hotels for claims to be processed

The Guardian - UK · Apr 22, 2023

At least 10 Sunak ministers retain roles as private company directors

Practice of retaining business interests appears to have increased under Boris Johnson and again under current PM

The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2023

Home Office considering enhanced vetting for firefighters

Chris Philp said he was ‘deeply concerned’ about cultural issues in England’s fire services.

The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2023

Home Office expects to support up to 140,000 asylum seekers after record Channel crossings

Home secretary’s lawyers tell High Court situation is ‘emergency’ as council battles asylum camp at RAF base

The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2023

UK deportation centre used force 18 times to stop self-harm last year, figures show

Exclusive: Brook House staff physically prevented asylum seekers awaiting deportation from taking own lives

The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2023

Tory council begins court fight with Government over planned migrant camp

A Essex council has begun a legal fight with the Home Office over plans to house thousands of asylum seekers at a former RAF base.

Evening Standard · Apr 19, 2023

Two arrests after 'Rambo' knife and machete seized from masked moped riders

They were held by officers investigating car crime on suspicion of going equipped to steal

Manchester Evening News · Apr 18, 2023

Wirral Council raises 'wide range of concerns' over asylum seeker Mersey boat plans

Council said it was only informed of the controversial plans on Friday evening

Liverpool Echo · Apr 18, 2023