Refugees and asylum seekers3 hrs agoChannel migrant arrivals in 2024 totalled 36,8162024 was the deadliest year in the Channel, with 77 people known to have drowned trying to cross.3 hrs agoKent8 hrs ago'We wanted to foster to make a difference'Spencer and Lisa from Wiltshire say fostering a child asylum seeker has "enriched" their lives.8 hrs agoWiltshire2 days ago'Sickening' people smugglers to be extraditedThe three men were convicted in a Belgian court last month, the National Crime Agency says.2 days agoEngland24 Dec 2024The church cafe saving Christmas for asylum seekersPastor Phil Howell says the cafe has been one of the most rewarding things he has ever done.24 Dec 2024Stoke & Staffordshire24 Dec 2024'More Ukrainians than ever seeking host families'Charity GUkraine says it has helped about 2,500 people since early 2022 when the war broke out.24 Dec 2024Surrey18 Dec 2024Families prepare for another Christmas in exileSome Ukrainians who found shelter in the South West prepare to mark their third Christmas here.18 Dec 2024England17 Dec 2024UK unlawfully detained migrants on Diego Garcia, judge findsSri Lankan Tamil migrants were held in a camp on the Indian Ocean island, which is the site of a secretive UK-US military base.17 Dec 2024Asia16 Dec 2024'I came here as an asylum seeker and want to give something back'Iranian refugee now helps elderly residents improve their digital skills while he looks for a job.16 Dec 2024South Yorkshire15 Dec 2024Cooper won't set timetable to cut 'dangerous' boat crossings The home secretary said the number of crossings - more than 20,000 since Labour took power - was "far too high".15 Dec 2024UK