Epping hotel asylum seeker ruling: Council loses case
High Court dismisses Epping Forest council's legal challenge against housing asylum seekers at Bell Hotel. Justice criticises lack of evidence in council's claims.
High Court dismisses Epping Forest council's legal challenge against housing asylum seekers at Bell Hotel. Justice criticises lack of evidence in council's claims.
A High Court judge dismisses Epping council's bid to stop housing asylum seekers at the Bell Hotel, a case that fuelled national immigration debates.
The long-closed café in Croydon's Wandle Park is set to reopen on December 15 under new management, with plans to serve alcohol during daytime hours to enhance the community space.
A High Court judge has ruled The Bell Hotel in Epping can continue housing asylum seekers, dismissing the local council's legal challenge. Read the full story.
The High Court has halted government plans to house asylum seekers at Epping's Bell Hotel after local council legal challenge. Read the full ruling details.
A High Court judge will decide if Epping Forest District Council can block asylum seekers from being housed at The Bell Hotel. Read the latest developments.
Exclusive investigation uncovers how a major hotel group accommodating asylum seekers received the UK's lowest guest satisfaction scores while earning millions from government contracts.
Metropolitan Police launch urgent search for missing 11-year-old South London boy last seen on Thursday evening. Public asked to report any sightings immediately.
A serious cycling incident in Croydon has left a rider with life-threatening injuries as Metropolitan Police launch urgent witness appeal following the collision on Brighton Road.
A leading child protection expert reveals alarming delays in Croydon's children's services, putting vulnerable young people at risk as the council faces ongoing challenges.
An Iranian man's extraordinary second attempt to reach Britain by small boat ends with his return to France, highlighting the ongoing Channel migration crisis and raising questions about border policies.
A South London GP has been sentenced to prison after admitting to a sophisticated fraud that drained nearly £270,000 from the NHS through fake invoices and false claims.
Exclusive investigation reveals dramatic profit decline at Clearsprings Ready Homes, the billion-pound firm housing asylum seekers across Britain, amid growing controversy over accommodation standards.
Exclusive investigation reveals rising community tensions in one of Britain's key asylum dispersal areas as residents and newcomers face mounting pressures amid political rhetoric.
An immersive investigation into the UK's asylum processing hub reveals the reality of life for refugees and the communities supporting them, as political debates intensify.
The Australian government confronts intense parliamentary scrutiny as it defends its controversial asylum seeker transfers to Nauru amid heated Question Time exchanges and climate policy debates.
Exclusive investigation reveals how a flagship Croydon newbuild development faces complete reconstruction just years after completion, raising serious questions about building standards and resident safety in London's property market.
The Croydon community mourns the tragic passing of 11-year-old Kaine Spence while rallying around his grieving family. Discover how this remarkable boy's memory continues to inspire acts of kindness across South London.
Exclusive: Ministers face legal challenges and humanitarian concerns as they prepare to remove Iranian national returned to UK after previous failed attempt, raising questions about asylum policy.
English Defence League founder Tommy Robinson has been acquitted of public order offences after a tense confrontation at a London hotel housing asylum seekers. The verdict concludes a controversial case that divided public opinion.
New analysis reveals staggering funding inequality between Croydon and Lambeth, with South London boroughs facing a postcode lottery in government support that threatens local services.
The Albanese government faces scrutiny after quietly deporting two more asylum seekers to Nauru under a covert agreement, raising fresh concerns about Australia's offshore processing regime.
Croydon Council takes decisive action against dangerous drivers, crushing 13 unsafe vehicles in a major road safety operation targeting unroadworthy cars and illegal drivers.
Metropolitan Police investigation into the violent bus altercation in Croydon progresses as only one suspect remains under active inquiry, with authorities continuing their appeal for witnesses.
More than fifty unaccompanied child asylum seekers remain missing after disappearing from official accommodation in Kent, raising serious safeguarding concerns and questions about the UK's care system for vulnerable young migrants.
New figures reveal more than 70 asylum seekers have been returned to France under Rishi Sunak's returns agreement, while Channel crossings continue despite government efforts.
Exclusive: First image emerges of suspect as police reveal shocking details of brutal knife attack in Croydon park that claimed one life and left two others fighting for survival.
Scottish residents voice outrage as Home Office plans to house asylum seekers in isolated military accommodation near Inverness, citing humanitarian concerns and lack of consultation.
The Trump administration announces dramatic cuts to US refugee programme, with admissions plummeting to record low and demographic shift seeing white South Africans overtake traditional refugee groups.
An official investigation into alleged overcrowding and poor conditions at the Manston asylum processing centre has reportedly ground to a halt, with critics accusing the government of deliberate delays.