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UK government’s legal department points to significant risk of European Court of Human Rights blocking flights
Experts point to underlying differences with ruthless Australian approach in intercepting irregular migrants in boats
Jenrick claims bid to revive UK plan to send migrants to Africa ‘triumph of hope over experience’ amid rightwing backlash
Immigration lawyers say proposed law changes will narrow but not eliminate legal options for asylum seekers
Local government leaders say services face steep cuts after lack of funding in the Autumn Statement
Charities and councils welcome the move as a lifeline for some households but say it is not enough
Former minister insists UK must override international law to be able to send asylum seekers to African nation
Prime minister has proposed emergency legislation to deem African country legally ‘safe’ after court defeat
Judges feared asylum seekers sent to Africa could be threatened with forcible repatriation to their home countries
Prime minister tries to rescue showpiece immigration policy after judges highlight risk of repatriation to countries of origin
Rise in homelessness reflects chronic shortcomings in support services and rising rents, say housing groups
Move comes as Rishi Sunak concedes pro-Palestinian march will go ahead on Sunday
UK chancellor urged to provide extra funding to prevent outlay on temporary accommodation from overwhelming budgets
Public accounts committee criticises ‘unacceptable costs’ and ‘lack of safeguards’ in cutting UK claims backlog
Demands come as tensions simmer within UK opposition party over formal position on Israel-Hamas war
Communities fear Islamophobic backlash, while conflict and recent Islamist attacks empower the far right
Charlie Taylor says jails are in a vicious cycle of high staff turnover and rising violence
Council leaders and influential Muslim members among those pressuring leader over his support for Israel to defend itself
Communal tensions are on the rise in the wake of escalating bloodshed in Israel and Gaza
Admission follows report that judges have been ordered to stop sentencing convicted criminals who are on bail
Officers considering push for greater workers’ rights as union blames ‘breakdown’ in relations with ministers
Legal battle over Rishi Sunak’s strategy to ‘stop the boats’ reaches critical stage
Veteran fixer Max Caller lured out of retirement to bring UK’s largest local authority back from the brink
Death of unarmed black Londoner last year sparked protests, contributing to falling confidence in UK’s largest force
Ministers must learn lessons from ‘toxic culture’ at Sussex removal centre, report finds
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