Metro

In a recent decision that has sparked debate and garnered national attention, Waltham Forest Council allocated a portion of a government grant and borrowed funds to acquire 200 newly constructed flats on Osier Road, Leyton. The primary intention was to provide housing for refugees arriving from Afghanistan and Ukraine, as...

An urgent warning has been issued to anyone who has parcels delivered to their home.As we head closer to Christmas, more people may be opting for online shopping and will see an increase in parcels coming to their door. But households are being urged to remain vigilant and spot the...

The Bibby Stockholm, a chartered offshore supply vessel repurposed as an asylum processing center, has come under heavy scrutiny following a harrowing account from an asylum seeker who likened their experience on the ship to the ill-fated Titanic. The individual, spoke out about their ordeal during the recent Storm Ciaran....

As the cost of living crisis continues to affect households across the UK, the government has taken steps to provide relief to struggling families in the form of the latest Cost of Living payment, as reported by Mirror. However, despite the noble intentions behind this support, some individuals are expressing...

Operation Duxford recently returned to the streets of Barnsley, making significant strides in the ongoing battle against exploitation and organized criminality. In a decisive day of action, law enforcement agencies and their partners apprehended 11 individuals on various charges, ranging from robbery to possession of drugs with intent to supply,...

The decision by the Home Office to close 50 hotels housing asylum seekers has drawn criticism from local officials and a humanitarian charity in Portsmouth. The move, aimed at reducing the daily cost of contingency accommodation, has raised concerns about the welfare of asylum seekers and the alternatives being considered,...

King Charles III has sparked controversy by praising his daughter-in-law Princess Kate but ignoring Meghan Markle in his speech at a state banquet in Kenya. The king and Queen Camilla are on their first state visit to Kenya, where they are celebrating the 60th anniversary of its independence from Britain...

The perilous journey across the English Channel continues to be a pressing issue, with 1,775 asylum seekers having crossed in 38 boats during the month of October, 2023. This is a significant increase from last year, when compared to 2022, when the number of migrants arriving in Britain was down...

A 20-year-old woman found herself at the center of a vicious attack, allegedly fueled by racism, as she screamed for help while enduring a relentless beating by two assailants. The shocking incident unfolded in the confines of the London Underground, commonly referred to as the Tube, and has sparked outrage...

An asylum seeker attempted to take his own life rather than be transferred to the Bibby Stockholm, a notorious immigration detention center. This tragic event sheds light on the persistent challenges the United Kingdom faces in managing the influx of asylum seekers arriving through the English Channel and the overwhelming...