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Netherlands Banned from Returning Single Male Asylum Seekers to Belgium

The Netherlands stopped transferring single male asylum seekers to Belgium on July 23, 2025, citing poor living conditions violating rights.…

UK Border Officials to Use AI for Verifying Ages of Child Asylum Seekers

The UK Home Office launches a late 2025 AI trial to estimate asylum seekers’ ages who claim minority status. The…

Tory-Led Council Faces £17m Deficit Over Asylum Seeker Costs

Hillingdon Council confronts a £17 million gap caused by asylum seeker support. UK applications rose 15%, increasing council costs. Delays…

Deportation Flight to Iraq Departs from Germany’s Leipzig Airport

In 2025, Germany increased deportations, scheduling frequent charter flights to Iraq involving vulnerable minorities. Human rights groups criticize this policy…

UK Awards £63m to Boost Sustainable Aviation Fuel Uptake

In 2025, the UK allocated £63 million to promote sustainable aviation fuel production through the Advanced Fuels Fund. The SAF…

Chippie Owner Fined £40,000 by Home Office for Alleged Illegal Hire

Surrey chippie owner fined £40,000 after hiring a worker with fake documents. UK Home Office mandates original document checks. The…

ICAI Warns UK Foreign Aid Use on Asylum Costs Undermines Crisis Resolution

In 2025, the UK spends significant foreign aid on asylum hotels, prompting ICAI's critique. Despite a 15% drop in hotel…

Pressure Mounts to Close Blackpool Asylum Hotel Over Safety Issues

Metropole Hotel stays open for asylum seekers until 2029 despite local safety and planning concerns. Blackpool Council demands legal permissions;…