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The Irish Sun
2 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
More protests held outside migrant hotels across UK as anger over crisis continues to rise
MORE protests have been held outside migrant hotels across the country yesterday as anger over the issue continues to rise. Another demonstration was held nearby to the Brittania International Hotel in Canary Wharf, East London — which had been revealed earlier this week to be Advertisement 4 Further protests have been held outside migrant hotels across the UK Credit: Gary Stone 4 A man is held by cops during the demonstration by The Bell Hotel, Epping Credit: LNP 4 The two groups of protesters in Epping face off against each other Credit: PA The large group of various ethnicities held a banner saying: 'Stop calling us far right. "Protect our women and children.' Meanwhile, rival groups clashed outside The Bell Hotel in Epping, Essex. Around 300 Advertisement READ MORE ON MIGRANT PROTESTS Around 500 officers from 31 forces across It was the He has denied three charges. Elsewhere, around 250 protested near the Brook Hotel in Norwich, while more than 200 stood outside a migrant hotel in Altrincham, Gtr Manchester. Advertisement Most read in The Sun Live Blog Exclusive Other gatherings over the weekend have been reported in Migrant hotel protests spread across the country with more planned today as cops clamp down on weekend of stand-offs 4 A demonstration was held nearby to the Brittania International Hotel in Canary Wharf, East London Credit: Gary Stone Four in 10 sex attack charges non-Brits Exclusive by Jack Elsom NEARLY four in ten people charged over sex attacks in London in the last seven years are foreign nationals, police figures show. Non-Brits are thought to be behind 2,809 out of 7,798 such crimes — 36 per cent — but make up less than a quarter of the city's population. A further 358 charged are of unknown nationality, meaning the foreigner total may be higher. Brits accounted for 4,631 charges. The largest cohort of foreign suspects were Romanian at 308, but Afghans are the most prolific by share of population at 89. The Centre for Migration Control obtained figures on nationalities of those charged with sex offences since 2018. It said: 'The spike in sexual offences against women and girls is directly attributable to our open borders.' The Home Office said: 'We continue to deport foreign nationals who commit heinous crimes in the UK.' Fury over Sharia law job advert A JOB ad for a 'Sharia law administrator' on the Department for Work and Pensions website sparked fury. Islamic Sharia law is followed by many Muslims around the world — though it is not accepted in the UK. The Manchester Sharia Council job pays £23,500 a year to help provide guidance on matrimonial matters under Sharia law. It requires a diploma or degree in Sharia law but only 'familiarity' with our legal system. Reform UK's Nigel Farage warned: 'Our country and its values are being destroyed'. Tory Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp said: 'This is wrong. 'We only have one set of laws in the country. No other law should be recognised by the state.'
Scottish Sun
20-06-2025
- Scottish Sun
Blow for millions of Brit holidaymakers as price of passports set to rise again to plug growing black hole
PASS IT ON Blow for millions of Brit holidaymakers as price of passports set to rise again to plug growing black hole THE price of passports is set to rise again in a massive blow to thousands of Brit holidaymakers. Ministers have been urged to increase the £95 renewal fee once more in a bid to fill a "growing black hole" in the Passport Office's budget. Advertisement 1 Fee hikes could see travellers charged another £32 per application Credit: Alamy Higher costs will affect millions of sun-seekers, with almost seven million passports issued to Brits last year. An adult passport is valid for 10 years while a children's passport is valid for five. An increase in fees could see travellers charged £32 more per application, according to The Telegraph. This comes as the Passport Office recorded a budget deficit of almost £230million last year and £916million over the past five years. Advertisement The National Audit Office (NAO) said the increased fees will fill a "black hole" currently being paid for by taxpayer funds. Adults currently pay £94.50 for a new passport or £222 for a one-day renewal. Passport renewal fees have already seen a hike of £6 this year. In April, the cost of applying for a new passport online increased from £88.50 to £94.50 for adults, and from £69 to £74 for kids. Advertisement Postal applications hiked from £100 to £107 for adults and from £69 to £74 for under-16s. The premium one-day-turnaround service for those in desperate need of a new passport went up to £222 from £207.50, and to £189 from £176.50 for children. The Sun's Jack Elsom talks to Tech Secretary Peter Kyle about the introduction of the digital passport The above-inflation rise marks the third time the price of passports have gone up in just over two years. Last April the cost of the holiday booklet rose by 7 per cent, following a hefty 9 per cent rise in February 2023. Advertisement Most UK passports last for 10 years, although for many countries including the EU people need at least six months left to travel. The Home Office has long maintained it does not profit from passport sales and increase prices solely to offset higher manufacturing and processing costs. Holidays are getting more expensive anyway with airlines pushing up prices to keep pace with increased fuel costs. Jet-setters have also been braced for anti-tourist protests in party towns like Ibiza where the locals are sick of their areas being trashed. Advertisement
The Irish Sun
20-06-2025
- The Irish Sun
Blow for millions of Brit holidaymakers as price of passports set to rise again to plug growing black hole
THE price of passports is set to rise again in a massive blow to thousands of Brit holidaymakers. Ministers have been urged to increase the £95 renewal fee once more in a bid to fill a "growing black hole" in the 1 Fee hikes could see travellers charged another £32 per application Credit: Alamy Higher costs will affect millions of An adult passport is valid for 10 years while a children's passport is valid for five. An increase in fees could see travellers charged £32 more per application, according to This comes as the Passport Office recorded a budget deficit of almost £230million last year and £916million over the past five years. Read more on Travel The National Audit Office (NAO) said the increased fees will fill a "black hole" currently being paid for by taxpayer funds. Adults currently pay £94.50 for a new passport or £222 for a one-day renewal. In April, the cost of applying for a new passport online increased from £88.50 to £94.50 for adults, and from £69 to £74 for kids. Most read in News Travel Postal The premium one-day-turnaround service for those in desperate need of a The Sun's Jack Elsom talks to Tech Secretary Peter Kyle about the introduction of the digital passport The above-inflation rise marks the third time the Last April the cost of the holiday booklet rose by 7 per cent, following a hefty 9 per cent rise in February 2023. Most UK passports last for 10 years, although for many countries including the EU people need at least six months left to travel. The Home Office has long maintained it does not profit from passport sales and increase prices solely to offset higher manufacturing and processing costs. Holidays are getting more expensive anyway with airlines pushing up prices to keep pace with increased fuel costs. Jet-setters have also been braced for anti-tourist protests in party towns like Ibiza where the locals are sick of their areas being trashed. Latest passport renewal rises HOW much each passport renewal increase by: Standard adult online: £88.50 to £94.50 Standard child online: £57.50 to £61.50 Standard adult postal: £100 to £107 Standard child postal: £69 to £74 Premium adult: £207.50 to £222 Premium child: £176.50 to £189 Online adult from overseas: £101 to £108 Online child from overseas: £65.50 to £70 Postal adult from overseas: £112.50 to £120.50 Postal child from overseas: £77 to £82.50
The Irish Sun
29-04-2025
- Politics
- The Irish Sun
Iranian sex toy smuggler allowed to stay in Britain after claiming his X-rated enterprise would see him jailed back home
AN asylum seeker running an illegal sex toy smuggling ring has been allowed to remain in the UK after arguing he'd be jailed back home for his illicit business activities. The unnamed man - who claimed he imported boxes of adult devices, including vibrators - applied for refugee status on the grounds the Iranian authorities would view his choice of work adversely. Under Islamic law, sex toys are illegal and there is a ban on bringing them into the country. The man's argument was dismissed by a lower-tier immigration tribunal, which deemed his evidence "implausible". However, he went on to win an appeal at an upper-tier hearing after claiming asylum on the grounds he would likely be prosecuted in Iran for campaigning against the Tehran regime at London protests and on social media. The tribunal agreed returning to a such a fate in Iran would breach his human rights under the Refugee Convention. READ MORE NEWS That came after the first tribunal suggested his anti-Iran posts were not genuine and a ruse to help prevent him being deported. Disclosed in court papers seen by Upper Tribunal Judge Paul Lodato found that the Iranian would face 'real risk of persecution' if he were to return home. There are currently a record 41,987 outstanding immigration appeals, largely on human rights grounds. Most read in The Sun Migrant rapists and paedos will be BANNED from claiming asylum under fresh immigration crackdown By Jack Elsom , Chief Political Correspondent MIGRANT sex fiends will finally be stripped of refugee rights — as Channel crossings pass 10,000 for the year. New laws will treat Currently, any overseas convict sentenced to more than 12 months in jail is automatically subject to a removal order. But many take advantage of protections under the UN Refugee Convention to avoid deportation by claiming asylum. It will create a presumption they should be denied refugee rights but they could still fight deportations using European human rights laws. Ministers believe this would have seen Ms Cooper said: 'Sex offenders who pose a risk to the community should not be allowed to benefit from refugee protections in the UK.' She is also setting a 20-week target for asylum decisions, down from the 50-week backlog as tax-payers fork out billions in migrant hotel costs. The number of small boat arrivals was due to go into five figures for the year when yesterday's crossings are confirmed. Brexiteer Nigel Farage warned the influx was 'coming to a town near you' amid reports ministers are offering to pay landlords to house them. 1 The man has been allowed to remain in the UK after winning his appeal Credit: Getty
Scottish Sun
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Scottish Sun
Iranian sex toy smuggler allowed to stay in Britain after claiming his X-rated enterprise would see him jailed back home
The initial tribunal hearing said his argument was 'implausible' ASYLUM FURY Iranian sex toy smuggler allowed to stay in Britain after claiming his X-rated enterprise would see him jailed back home Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AN asylum seeker running an illegal sex toy smuggling ring has been allowed to remain in the UK after arguing he'd be jailed back home for his illicit business activities. The unnamed man - who claimed he imported boxes of adult devices, including vibrators - applied for refugee status on the grounds the Iranian authorities would view his choice of work adversely. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up Under Islamic law, sex toys are illegal and there is a ban on bringing them into the country. The man's argument was dismissed by a lower-tier immigration tribunal, which deemed his evidence "implausible". However, he went on to win an appeal at an upper-tier hearing after claiming asylum on the grounds he would likely be prosecuted in Iran for campaigning against the Tehran regime at London protests and on social media. The tribunal agreed returning to a such a fate in Iran would breach his human rights under the Refugee Convention. That came after the first tribunal suggested his anti-Iran posts were not genuine and a ruse to help prevent him being deported. Disclosed in court papers seen by The Daily Telegraph, it is the latest example of illegal migrants or foreign criminals using human rights laws to remain in the UK. Upper Tribunal Judge Paul Lodato found that the Iranian would face 'real risk of persecution' if he were to return home. There are currently a record 41,987 outstanding immigration appeals, largely on human rights grounds. Migrant rapists and paedos will be BANNED from claiming asylum under fresh immigration crackdown By Jack Elsom, Chief Political Correspondent MIGRANT sex fiends will finally be stripped of refugee rights — as Channel crossings pass 10,000 for the year. New laws will treat foreign rapists and paedos like terrorists and war criminals so the Home Office can deport them more easily. Currently, any overseas convict sentenced to more than 12 months in jail is automatically subject to a removal order. But many take advantage of protections under the UN Refugee Convention to avoid deportation by claiming asylum. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper's amendment to her Borders Bill will categorise anyone on the sex register as a 'particularly serious criminal'. It will create a presumption they should be denied refugee rights but they could still fight deportations using European human rights laws. Ministers believe this would have seen Clapham attacker Abdul Ezedi removed following his sexual assault in 2017 — before he successfully claimed asylum and threw alkali over a mother and her two children last year. Ms Cooper said: 'Sex offenders who pose a risk to the community should not be allowed to benefit from refugee protections in the UK.' She is also setting a 20-week target for asylum decisions, down from the 50-week backlog as tax-payers fork out billions in migrant hotel costs. The number of small boat arrivals was due to go into five figures for the year when yesterday's crossings are confirmed. Brexiteer Nigel Farage warned the influx was 'coming to a town near you' amid reports ministers are offering to pay landlords to house them.
