Flora Thompson
Politics
UK wins court clash with Rwanda over failed migrant deportation deal
The east African nation sued Britain for more than £100 million, claiming it breached the terms of its agreement and is owed the money.
1 Jun 2026
Politics
Campaigners call for asylum laws to be repealed to avoid ‘catastrophe’
The Refugee Council claimed 115,575 asylum seekers could be stranded in a ‘permanent limbo’ by the end of 2024.
25 Apr 2024
Politics
Campaigners call for asylum laws to be repealed to avoid ‘catastrophe’
The Refugee Council claimed 115,575 asylum seekers could be stranded in a “permanent limbo” by the end of 2024.
25 Apr 2024
Politics24 Apr 2024
Three arrested after five die in Channel boat crossing tragedy
The men were held on suspicion of immigration offences and are being questioned in Kent, the National Crime Agency said.
Politics
Channel crossings: 402 migrants arrive in UK as five die attempting journey
Three men, a woman and a girl were killed, according to the French coastguard.
24 Apr 2024
Politics
When will deportation flights take off now Rwanda Bill is set to become law?
The deal with Rwanda has been plagued by setbacks since it was signed two years ago.
23 Apr 2024
Politics
When will deportation flights take off if Rwanda Bill becomes law?
The deal with Rwanda has been plagued by setbacks since it was signed two years ago.
22 Apr 2024
Politics
Criminal review board ‘sorry’ for failing Andrew Malkinson
Mr Malkinson finally had his 2003 conviction quashed last summer after years protesting his innocence.
18 Apr 2024
Politics
Calls for radiographers to refuse to conduct age tests on migrants
The Home Office has been contacted for comment.
17 Apr 2024
UK
Police chiefs to regain power to lead officer misconduct hearings
Home Office reforms were put before Parliament on Tuesday.
16 Apr 2024
Politics
Windrush scandal: Compensation scheme branded ‘a failure’ amid calls for reform
Critics of the beleaguered scheme have repeatedly called for the Home Office to be stripped of responsibility for determining and handling payments.
1 Apr 2024
Politics
Justice behind closed doors: Number of cases dealt with hits record high
Last year 787,403 criminal cases were dealt with by magistrates’ courts under the single justice procedure (SJP) in England and Wales.
28 Mar 2024
Crime
Indefinite sentence prisoner loses Parole Board bid to be freed
Nicholas Bidar became the first prisoner of this kind to have his parole review heard in public.
27 Mar 2024
Politics
What court papers tell us about Clapham chemical attacker Abdul Ezedi
The previously confidential legal documents reveal more information than ever before about the sex offender.
27 Mar 2024
UK27 Mar 2024
Channel migrant crossings reach record high for first months of 2024
Some 338 people arrived in boats on Tuesday, taking the total for 2024 to date to 4,644
Politics27 Mar 2024
Clapham chemical attacker granted asylum despite concern over lies
Ezedi wrongly said the Old Testament was about Jesus Christ and that one of the Apostles was called Jacob
Politics
Mother of Nottingham attacks victim joins calls to overhaul murder laws
Emma Webber said it was ‘abhorrent’ that murder charges against her son Barnaby’s killer Valdo Calocane were not pursued.
25 Mar 2024
Politics25 Mar 2024
Calls to overhaul murder laws in wake of Nottingham attacks
Triple killer Valdo Calocane was given a hospital order in January for manslaughter on the basis of diminished responsibility
Politics
Government asylum housing plans to cost millions more than hotels – watchdog
Flagship sites will also house fewer migrants than first thought, the National Audit Office found.
20 Mar 2024
Politics
Government rejects key Brook House mistreatment inquiry recommendation
The Brook House inquiry concluded in September last year.
19 Mar 2024
UK
Annual terror arrests rise for first time in six years
The figures also showed there were 244 prisoners behind bars for terrorism offences last year.
14 Mar 2024