Hundreds of migrants have declined NHS treatment after being presented with upfront charges over the past two years, amid complaints the government’s “hostile environment” on immigration remains firmly in place. Data compiled by the Observer under the Freedom of Information Act shows that, since January 2021, 3,545 patients across 68 hospital trusts in England have… Continue reading ‘Inhumane’ NHS fees left more than 900 migrants without treatment | Immigration and asylum
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Britain’s barge for asylum seekers faces new setback as legionella bacteria found in water system
LONDON — Britain is removing 39 asylum seekers from a barge moored in southern England after environmental samples showed legionella bacteria in the water system. The move came just days after the men were moved to the floating hostel amid government efforts to reduce the cost of sheltering the growing number of people seeking asylum in Britain.… Continue reading Britain’s barge for asylum seekers faces new setback as legionella bacteria found in water system
Eric Adams wants Biden to declare state of emergency over asylum seekers
New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Wednesday called for the federal government to declare a state of emergency to manage the “crisis” at the border, saying the influx of asylum seekers could end up costing the city billions of dollars in the coming years. Adams said more than 57,000 migrants are under the city’s… Continue reading Eric Adams wants Biden to declare state of emergency over asylum seekers
Bibby Stockholm move-ins planned for Monday despite outbreak warnings | Immigration and asylum
Ministers hope to move asylum seekers on to the controversial Bibby Stockholm barge on Monday despite warnings in an internal health document that many could be infected if there was an outbreak of a disease such as diphtheria on board. A draft “outbreak management plan” for the barge was released after a freedom of information… Continue reading Bibby Stockholm move-ins planned for Monday despite outbreak warnings | Immigration and asylum
Appeals court allows Biden asylum restrictions to stay in place
SAN FRANCISCO — An appeals court Thursday allowed a rule restricting asylum at the southern border to stay in place. The decision is a major win for the Biden administration, which had argued that the rule was integral to its efforts to maintain order along the U.S.-Mexico border. The new rule makes it extremely difficult for people to be granted… Continue reading Appeals court allows Biden asylum restrictions to stay in place