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Police to use River Thames as a barrier for first time in bid to stop al-Quds protesters from clashing

Marine units will be stationed in the water in ‘new, bespoke tactic’ as police warn they cannot eliminate risk of disorder despite march ban

The Independent UK

UK asylum appeals backlog at new record high after almost doubling in a year

There were 80,333 cases in the system at the end of December, up from 41,987 at the same point in 2024.

The Independent UK

Asylum seeker appeals backlog at record high after almost doubling in a year

At the end of December there were 80,333 asylum seeker appeal cases in the system, up from 41,987 at the same point in 2024

Evening Standard

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Proposed law change will protect abusive men who push women to suicide, campaigners warn

Charity criticises new measures that would make it harder for inquests to pass verdict of unlawful killing

The Guardian - UK

Peers vote to scrap non-crime hate incidents months after Met Police said it would stop investigating them

Lord Toby Young of Acton proposed the abolition as part of the Crime and Policing Bill

The Independent UK

What is Al Quds day why has its protest march in London been banned?

The march was due to take place in central London on Sunday

The Independent UK

Al-Quds Day march organisers accused of being ‘front’ for Iranian regime

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Al-Quds day march organisers ‘closely associated with the Iranian regime’, home secretary says

Shabana Mahmood has approved a request by Metropolitan Police to ban al-Quds day march in London

The Independent UK

‘Static’ Al Quds Day protest could still cause serious disorder, Mahmood told

The Home Secretary approved a request on Tuesday from the Metropolitan Police to ban the annual march in London planned for Sunday.

Evening Standard

What is London’s al-Quds Day march and why has the event been banned?

Annual demonstration in support of Palestinian rights especially sensitive in light of US-Israel war on Iran

The Guardian - UK

Shabana Mahmood approves police request to ban al-Quds march in London

Home secretary says ban on Pro-Palestinian rally ‘necessary to prevent public disorder’ after Met police raised concerns

The Guardian - UK

Home secretary to ban Al Quds Day march in London over fears of ‘serious public disorder’

It is the first time a protest march has been banned since 2012

The Independent UK

Al Quds to go ahead as 'static' London demonstration after march banned 'to prevent serious disorder'

A static demonstration is expected to go ahead despite a ban on the original march by the Home Office

Evening Standard

Home Office refuses to exempt exceptional students from tough immigration rules

Exclusive: Foreign secretary Yvette Cooper concerned about student visa ban on female Chevening scholars from volatile countries such as Afghanistan

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Seven consecutive days of small boat Channel crossings for first time this year as 1,200 migrants make journey

Some 1,200 migrants have crossed the English Channel so far in March, bringing the 2026 total to 3,409 people

The Conversation

Home secretary says asylum overhaul is rooted in ‘Labour values’ – what are those values?

The home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, says that her plans to overhaul the asylum system are rooted in “Labour values”. The proposals include removing government support for some asylum seekers and limiting initial refugee status from five years to 30 months.

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Sudanese students say UK visa ban has dashed hopes of studying at top universities

More than 200 applicants fear they will lose places after home secretary suspends study visas from four countries

The Guardian - UK

Mahmood’s new rules will leave refugees in cruel state of uncertainty

Letters: Readers respond to the home secretary’s changes to the asylum system, including the move to make asylum status temporary

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UK counter-terrorism agents granted more time to question men suspected of spying for Iran

Detectives are investigating if alleged surveillance of Jewish locations and individuals is linked to possible attacks on British soil

The Independent UK

Independent Women 2026 – The Influence List

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2026: Marking International Women’s Day, The Independent has compiled its annual list of the 50 most influential women across the worlds of politics, sport, the arts, media, business, fashion and activism – all united by their extraordinary impact on UK women’s lives

Evening Standard

What are the new safe and legal routes to Britain for migrants?

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has said there will be new ‘safe and legal’ routes opening for migrants to come to the UK

The Times of India

UK to offer up to £40,000 to failed asylum-seekers to leave country

Britain is piloting a scheme offering up to £40,000 per family to failed asylum-seekers to leave voluntarily. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood stated this aims to save taxpayer money, as hotel accommodation costs are substantial. Families have seven days to decide, or face forced removal. The government is also making refugee…

The Conversation

Shabana Mahmood is wrong: refugee status was never ‘permanent from day one’

The UK’s asylum system is being overhauled. The home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, has laid out a series of reforms that will affect refugees seeking safety in Britain. Mahmood argues that these changes – which include removing financial and housing support for asylum seekers who break the law, and offering incentive…

The Independent UK

Housing asylum seekers in military bases will place pressure on local police forces, Home Office admits

Sussex Police in talks with Home Office about extra funding to manage pressures from Crowborough army base

The Guardian - UK

Nigel Farage to discuss Chagos Islands deal at Mar-a-Lago dinner with Donald Trump tonight – as it happened

Reform UK leader told a ‘Save Chagos Boat Party’ yesterday he would be raising the issue in his meeting with the president

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