Asylum seekers
Keir Starmer's 'golden opportunity' on immigration – but doubts remain for new prime minister
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Keir Starmer's 'golden opportunity' on immigration – but doubts remain for new prime minister
From the asylum system to fixing broken rhetoric, here's what experts say Keir Starmer needs to do on immigration
People of colour bear the brunt of hostile immigration policies – it's a stain on our conscience
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People of colour bear the brunt of hostile immigration policies – it's a stain on our conscience
I help refugees with their mental health. This is the toll our asylum system takes
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I help refugees with their mental health. This is the toll our asylum system takes
Queer asylum seekers 'not safe' in UK due to 'institutionalised homophobia' in Home Office, report finds
Queer asylum seekers 'not safe' in UK due to 'institutionalised homophobia' in Home Office, report finds
Most Brits agree next government must offer safe routes for refugees. So why is nobody talking about it?
Most Brits agree next government must offer safe routes for refugees. So why is nobody talking about it?
Greek coastguards 'throwing migrants to their deaths' may be repeated in Britain, leaders warned
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Greek coastguards 'throwing migrants to their deaths' may be repeated in Britain, leaders warned
I fled the Taliban and crossed the Channel in a small boat. People come to England as a last resort
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I fled the Taliban and crossed the Channel in a small boat. People come to England as a last resort
No Rwanda flights before election, Sunak admits – as calls for urgent asylum reform grow louder
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No Rwanda flights before election, Sunak admits – as calls for urgent asylum reform grow louder
Call for MPs to support new Ukraine-style visa scheme for Palestinians trapped in Gaza
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Call for MPs to support new Ukraine-style visa scheme for Palestinians trapped in Gaza
How a band formed in an asylum hotel is giving refugees hope: 'Each note comes from the heart'
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How a band formed in an asylum hotel is giving refugees hope: 'Each note comes from the heart'
Can Keir Starmer really stop the boats? Labour warned immigration plan doesn't go far enough
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Can Keir Starmer really stop the boats? Labour warned immigration plan doesn't go far enough
'We will do all we can to resist': Sunak gets Rwanda plan through parliament – so what happens now?
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'We will do all we can to resist': Sunak gets Rwanda plan through parliament – so what happens now?
Sunak admits he will miss his own target of Rwanda flights taking off by spring
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Sunak admits he will miss his own target of Rwanda flights taking off by spring
Sudan's year of war: How British government has failed UK residents with family in Sudan
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Sudan's year of war: How British government has failed UK residents with family in Sudan
I lost 200 members of my family to war in Gaza. I feel betrayed by the UK government
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I lost 200 members of my family to war in Gaza. I feel betrayed by the UK government
I used to dream of being a doctor in the UK. Now I'm searching for ways to survive in Palestine
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I used to dream of being a doctor in the UK. Now I'm searching for ways to survive in Palestine
I spent 40 days homeless sleeping behind Tesco while seeking asylum. Here’s what the system taught me
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I spent 40 days homeless sleeping behind Tesco while seeking asylum. Here’s what the system taught me
Barges and military bases more expensive than hotels for asylum seekers: 'Another bad policy'
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Barges and military bases more expensive than hotels for asylum seekers: 'Another bad policy'
'Shocking' racial violence outside Liverpool asylum hotel proves why politicians' words matter
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'Shocking' racial violence outside Liverpool asylum hotel proves why politicians' words matter
Modern slavery survivors face being sent to Rwanda after MPs vote down deportation bill amendments
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Modern slavery survivors face being sent to Rwanda after MPs vote down deportation bill amendments
'I thought I was going to die': The reality of life on controversial asylum barge Bibby Stockholm
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'I thought I was going to die': The reality of life on controversial asylum barge Bibby Stockholm
Rwanda asylum plan could cost taxpayer more than £500m. Here's how that could be much better spent
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Rwanda asylum plan could cost taxpayer more than £500m. Here's how that could be much better spent
50,000 asylum seekers trapped in 'never-ending limbo' by Home Office, think tank says
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50,000 asylum seekers trapped in 'never-ending limbo' by Home Office, think tank says
'An amazing U-turn': Home Office drops bid to allow asylum seekers to live in unsafe housing
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'An amazing U-turn': Home Office drops bid to allow asylum seekers to live in unsafe housing
Missed dental appointments and hours-long freezing walks: Why asylum seekers need free bus travel
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