Heathrow immigration officer, 61, and his pharmacist daughter, 33, die from coronavirus 24 hours apart Sudhir Sharma died on Wednesday before Pooja suffered same fate the next day The father, from Hounslow, west London, ‘had underlying health problems’ Daughter who worked in Sussex hospital passed away after three days of care Coronavirus symptoms: what are … Read more
Three detention centres across the UK are detaining people with coronavirus symptoms, it has been revealed today. Brook House immigration removal centre (IRC) near Gatwick Airport, Morton Hall in Lincolnshire and Colnbrook IRC in Harmondsworth, west London are all affected, according to the BBC. Detainees at the centres claim they have been left without soap and unable … Read more
Leaving the EU will leave Britain with an extra £40billion to spend and could reduce net immigration by a half, Budget documents reveal Official Treasury ‘Red Book’ predicts cash saved will total £42.3billion Government sources said official forecasts were evidence of a ‘Brexit dividend’ A separate document suggests that net immigration is likely to fall sharply By … Read more
‘I feel betrayed’: Former British Army sergeant is stuck in Fiji and being prevented from returning to his cancer-stricken wife in UK over immigration law Ilaitia Cokanasiga, 48, from Fiji, has been blocked from entering the UK He served in the British army for 14 years and felt immense pride at his role He has … Read more
Former Chancellor Sajid Javid has been accused of playing a key role in the crisis engulfing Home Secretary Priti Patel over allegations that she bullied staff. The pair previously clashed over immigration policy, and now allies of Ms Patel believe that aides loyal to Mr Javid helped to orchestrate Home Office Permanent Secretary Sir Philip Rutnam’s … Read more
Furious Tories today condemned the ‘no platforming’ of ex-MP Amber Rudd by Oxford University students. Ms Rudd was due to speak at the UN Women Oxford event last night – but was told when she arrived that the event to mark International Women’s Day had been cancelled. It followed pressure from some students who claimed … Read more
WHAT IS ASYLUM? Asylum is a protection and status granted to foreign nationals who fit the criteria of a refugee as defined by international law. Once granted, asylum status allows that person to live and work in this country and apply for a green card after one year of residence. HOW DO YOU GET ASYLUM? … Read more
Madonna Brooklyn Academy Of Music, New York Rating: Madonna?’ said the immigration officer at JFK. ‘She’s, like, 70, right?’ Well, no – she’s 61, and determined to prove that 61 is the new 31. The drive that propelled her to fame is now pointed towards eternal youth. This hasn’t stopped the UK singles chart, which … Read more
Paid more than the PM, it was a miracle he was still in his job: How Sir Philip Rutnam’s name has become a byword for bungled advice and toxic clashes with Ministers Top civil servant Sir Philip Rutnam, 54, sensationally quit Home Office yesterday Rutnam was paid £175,000 with gold-plated pension as Permanent Secretary However, … Read more
Priti Patel doesn’t like to dwell on the racism she used to experience as a child. ‘She doesn’t talk about it much,’ a close friend told me. ‘But she used to get a lot of name-calling at school and when she was out with her parents. She has told me it was pretty horrible.’ That was … Read more