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Report Alleges Migrants Faked Gay Identity for UK Asylum

A new report and BBC investigation allege that some Pakistani and Bangladeshi nationals posed as gay to seek asylum in the UK. The reports indicate that lawyers may have advised migrants on how to present false identities and reasons to exploit the asylum system.

15 Apr, 09:41 — 15 Apr, 17:49
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BBCHigh15h ago

Legal advisers help migrants pose as gay to get asylum, undercover BBC investigation finds

The BBC exposes a shadow industry charging migrants thousands of pounds to help them cheat the asylum system.

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The UK has announced its largest-ever drone supply package for Ukraine, which includes the transfer of at least 120,000 unmanned aerial vehicles by the end of this year.

By Olha Kovalchuk,Alona Mazurenko

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The IndependentMostly Factual11h ago

Almost 200 prisoners released ‘in error’ last year, new figures show

Almost 200 prisoners were released “in error” last year, new government figures have revealed.

By PA Reporters

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual12h ago

Pakistani, Bangladeshi migrants pretend to be gay to remain in UK: Report

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By TOI World Desk

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual8h ago

Pak, Bangladeshi nationals posed as gay to seek asylum in UK: New report reveals shocking details

The probe found that migrants, whose visas are due to expire but who do not want to return to their home countries, are being provided with fake cover stories.

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The WeekMostly Factual13h ago

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Requiring greater funding, and with shrinking personnel numbers, Britain is at ‘serious risk of being left behind’ its allies

By Will Barker, The Week UK

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ukrinformMixed15h ago

UK to provide Ukraine with 120,000 drones in biggest ever package

The United Kingdom on Wednesday announced the biggest ever drone package history for Ukraine, under which at least 120,000 drones will be delivered this year.

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punch-ngMostly Factual16h ago

How legal advisers help migrants pose as gay for UK asylum – BBC investigation

A BBC investigation reveals how some UK legal advisers help migrants fake gay asylum claims by coaching them and creating false evidence for thousands of p Read More: https://punchng.com/how-legal-advisers-help-migrants-pose-as-gay-for-uk-asylum-bbc-investigation/

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First report: hvg · 15 Apr, 08:10Full coverage: 20 · 11hWindow: 11h
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hvg15 Apr, 08:10First to report

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punch-ng15 Apr, 09:41

How legal advisers help migrants pose as gay for UK asylum – BBC investigation

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BBC15 Apr, 11:02

Legal advisers help migrants pose as gay to get asylum, undercover BBC investigation finds

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Times of India15 Apr, 13:53

Pakistani, Bangladeshi migrants pretend to be gay to remain in UK: Report

tagesschau15 Apr, 14:37

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The Independent15 Apr, 14:52

Almost 200 prisoners released ‘in error’ last year, new figures show

n1-serbia15 Apr, 15:23

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le-monde15 Apr, 16:19

UK signs deal to rejoin EU's Erasmus student exchange program

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naftemporiki15 Apr, 17:25

Η Βρετανία επιστρέφει στο Erasmus

hindustan-times15 Apr, 17:49

Pak, Bangladeshi nationals posed as gay to seek asylum in UK: New report reveals shocking details

der-standard15 Apr, 18:43Latest update

Großbritannien kehrt 2027 ins Austauschprogramm Erasmus zurück