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Minister criticised for ‘too hysterical’ remark during LGBT+ hate crime debate

Sarah Dines said any form of hate crime is ‘unacceptable’ before insisting the UK is still ‘world-leading’ in its approach.

The Independent UK

‘Petrified’ immigration lawyers carry safety alarms and say ‘dangerous’ Home Office rhetoric will stoke attacks

The Government’s ‘lefty lawyer’ rhetoric will ramp up ahead of elections, lawyers warn

Evening Standard

New asylum seekers to be moved on to Bibby Stockholm barge after legionella scare

Home Office is expected to start bringing people back to on the barge on Thursday

The Independent UK

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Protesters could try to block asylum seekers being brought to Bibby Stockholm

Home Office is expected to start bringing people back to be accommodated on the barge at Portland, Dorset, on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Laughing gas to become illegal in three weeks, with dealers facing up to 14 years in prison

Having nitrous oxide will be illegal from November 8 and serious repeat offenders face up to two years in prison, the Home Office has said

Evening Standard

Food supplies brought aboard Bibby Stockholm

All necessary tests on the vessel have been completed, the Home Office said.

The Independent UK

Buffer zones could be placed around asylum seeker accommodation in Scotland

THE creation of protest-free zones around Home Office-provided accommodation in Scotland is set to be explored by the Scottish Government.

The National (Scotland)

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MoJ to free up cells by deporting more foreign prisoners and axing short terms

Justice secretary planning to remove overseas criminals after six months and give more community sentences in England and Wales

The Guardian - UK

Labour accuses new antislavery watchdog of being ‘Conservative patsy’

Commissioner role was vacant for 18 months and is now set to be filled by former Boris Johnson adviser

The Guardian - UK

Asylum seekers being told they will be able to return to Bibby Stockholm barge

The vessel, docked in Portland Port, has been out of use since August.

The Independent UK

Migrants reveal fear over being told to return to ‘death trap’ Bibby Stockholm after legionella scare

Home Office starts telling asylum seekers they will be moved back onto barge

The Independent UK

Home Office to send asylum seekers back to Bibby Stockholm barge

Notices say people will return to vessel next week, after legionella was found onboard in August

The Guardian - UK

Rwanda ‘tortures and murders’, supreme court asylum plan hearing told

Home Office brings fresh legal challenge after court of appeal ruled UK’s deportation policy unlawful

The Guardian - UK

Timeline of the Channel migrant crisis and Rwanda deportation plan

Taking action to ‘stop small boats’ is one of the Government’s key priorities.

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

UK ‘to get access to EU intelligence on migrant crisis in new deal’ – report

Officials in London and Brussels have reportedly concluded the substance of an agreement which is in the ‘final stages’.

The Independent UK

Transgender hate crime rise ‘could be partly down to political discussion’

Religious hate crimes were up by 9% to 9,387 offences, while transgender hate crimes increased by 11%, to 4,732 offences.

The Guardian - UK

Hate crimes against transgender people hit record high in England and Wales

Increase of 11% in recorded incidents may be due to comments in media and by politicians, says Home Office report

Evening Standard

Hate crimes against transgender people hit average of 13 a day

Home Office statistics show that 4,732 hate offences targeting transgender people were reported to forces in the 12 months to the end of March

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The Independent UK

Rise in hate crimes against trans people could be fuelled by politicians, Home Office admits

Transgender identity hate crimes rose by 11 per cent in the past year, new figures reveal

The Independent UK

Hero Afghan pilot ‘trapped’ in Home Office hotel and facing homelessness as government drags heels

Air force lieutenant who fled the Taliban to UK in small boat facing imminent homelessness if he cannot find anywhere to stay

The Independent UK

More than 50,000 refugees ‘could be homeless this winter’ as Home Office speeds up evictions

Some refugees get as little as seven days to find alternative accommodation before they are evicted from hotels

The Independent UK

Asylum backlog clearance efforts could make people destitute, Red Cross warns

The charity criticised changes it said the Government has made to the period of time refugees are given to move out of asylum accommodation.

The Independent UK

Migrants sexually harassed and injured in ‘unsafe’ Home Office detention centre

Almost half of those held at Yarl’s Wood removal centre have had suicidal thoughts

Evening Standard

Small boat arrivals in 2023 pass 25,000 after 472 arrived on Monday

An average of around 52 people per boat crossed the Channel on Monday.

The Conversation

Shop theft has been building for years – here's how to tackle retail crime and keep workers safe

Retail giants like Boots, Tesco and Primark are pushing for Home Office action after violent incidents and abuse against shop staff almost doubled since the COVID pandemic. Retail crime cost UK shops £1.76 billion in the year to April 2023, according to the British Retail Consortium.

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