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Three arrested after raid on gang accused of helping migrants pretend to be gay to get asylum
Watch: BBC sees police raid on fake gay asylum claims gang Police have made arrests in connection with a suspected criminal network believed to be behind dozens of fake asylum claims from people pretending to be gay. It follows a BBC investigation earlier this year, which revealed that law firms and advisers were helping migrants pose as gay in an effort to get asylum.
West Ham co-owner David Sullivan advised to stay away from home matches
West Ham co-owner David Sullivan has been advised to stay away from the club's home matches in the wake of a BBC Panorama and Times investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct. A spokesperson for London Stadium, where West Ham play their home games, told BBC News it had "recommended" to West Ham that Sullivan does not attend matches because of concerns about fan unrest.
West Ham co-owner David Sullivan advised to stay away from home matches
West Ham co-owner David Sullivan advised to stay away from home matches
Karren Brady stayed at West Ham despite knowing of Sullivan women's team ban
Baroness Karren Brady was previously Birmingham City's managing director [Getty Images] Former West Ham vice-chair Baroness Brady knew the club's co-owner David Sullivan was banned from contacting the women's and youth teams because of safeguarding concerns, but has defended continuing to work for him for three years, the BBC has learned.
London Stadium and West Ham women's team not aware of David Sullivan contact ban
David Sullivan stepped down as joint chairman of West Ham following a BBC Panorama and the Times investigation [Reuters] London Stadium - who own and operate the home of West Ham United - has raised concerns that they were not told about safeguarding restrictions relating to co-owner David Sullivan, the BBC has learned. They say they "would expect to be informed" on these matters so they could "assess risk" and ensure measures were in place to protect their staff, contractors and the public.
London Stadium and West Ham women's team not aware of David Sullivan contact ban
Hannah Price; Billy Kenber; Sophie Smith Thu, 11 June 2026 at 8:20 pm UTC 2 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. David Sullivan stepped down as joint chairman of West Ham following a BBC Panorama and the Times investigation [Reuters] London Stadium - who own and operate the home of West Ham United - has raised concerns that they were not told about safeguarding restrictions relating to co-owner David Sullivan, the BBC has learned.
Essex Police given new David Sullivan information
Police have been contacted with new information about David Sullivan following a BBC Panorama and Times investigation into the West Ham co-owner. Essex Police said there had been "some contact and enquiries into those are now under way" after the joint investigation was published on Monday. The investigation revealed that multiple women have accused Sullivan of sexually exploitative and predatory behaviour dating back from the 1980s. Sullivan has categorically denied the allegations.
More migrants making false domestic abuse claims, minister tells MPs
Jess Phillips told MPs the Home Office could raise the evidence bar for claims [PA Media] Home Office minister Jess Phillips has told MPs there are a growing number of cases of migrants making false allegations that they have been the victims of domestic abuse. She was asked about the scale of the problem in response to a BBC investigation which revealed how abuse protections were being exploited by those looking to stay in the country.
Cómo una red clandestina de abogados alienta a migrantes a fingir ser homosexuales para obtener asilo en Reino Unido Original
Pie de foto, Tanisa se comunicó con el reportero encubierto de la BBC para ofrecerle ayuda con su proceso de solicitud de asilo.
Migrants making false domestic abuse claims to stay in UK, BBC investigation finds
Skip to comments. Migrants making false domestic abuse claims to stay in UK, BBC investigation finds Billy Kenber, Politics investigations correspondent and Phil Kemp, Politics reporter ^ Posted on 04/16/2026 12:15:18 AM PDT by RandFan Migrants are falsely claiming to be victims of domestic abuse in order to stay in the country, a BBC investigation has discovered.
Migrants making false domestic abuse claims to stay in UK, BBC investigation finds
Watch: BBC reporter told to fake domestic abuse claim to stay in the UK The British Broadcasting Corporation Migrants are falsely claiming to be victims of domestic abuse in order to stay in the country, a BBC investigation has discovered. They are exploiting rules brought in by ministers to help genuine victims of abuse to secure permanent residence more quickly than through other routes, such as asylum.
Migrants making false domestic abuse claims to stay in UK, BBC investigation finds
Ludwig series 2 first look revealed as comedy detective series with David Mitchell and Anna Maxwell Martin returns First look pictures have been released for the much-anticipated second series of the BBC’s acclaimed detective series Ludwig, starring David Mitchell and Anna Maxwell Martin, which will air later this year on BBC iPlayer and BBC One. Joining the cast as series regulars are Mark Bonnar and Sian …
Mahmood promises action against 'sham lawyers' abusing asylum system
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has promised that "sham lawyers" who facilitate abuse of the asylum system "will face the full force of the law". It comes after a BBC investigation revealed how law firms and advisers are charging thousands of pounds to help migrants pretend to be gay in order to stay in the UK.
'Indústria paralela' orienta imigrantes a fingirem ser gays para obterem asilo, mostra investigação da BBC
Legenda da foto, Na primeira parte de uma investigação com repórteres disfarçados, migrantes com vistos prestes a expirar são orientados a fabricar provas para pedir asilo alegando ser gays e temer perseguição no Paquistão ou Bangladesh Article Information Author, Billy Kenber Role, Correspondente de investigações políticas e Author, Phil Kemp Role, Repórter de política 15 abril 2026 Tempo de leitura: 14 min Uma indústria paralela de escritórios de advocacia e consultores está cobrando...
Mahmood promises action against 'sham lawyers' abusing asylum system
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has promised that "sham lawyers" who facilitate abuse of the asylum system "will face the full force of the law". It comes after a BBC investigation revealed how law firms and advisers are charging thousands of pounds to help migrants pretend to be gay in order to stay in the UK.
Bogus websites, staged protests and pretend atheists: Inside the fake asylum industry
Lawyer Zahid Hasan Akhand was filmed by an undercover reporter [BBC] From fake news websites to staged political protests and bogus medical conditions, asylum seekers and the advisers helping them are using an array of fabricated evidence to bolster their fake claims. It all amounts to a sham industry, which includes charging migrants for advice on how to pose as gay to claim asylum, as exposed by the first part of our undercover investigation into the immigration system.
Bogus websites, staged protests and pretend atheists: Inside the fake asylum industry
Billy Kenber - Politics investigations correspondent; Phil Kemp - Politics reporter; Sajid Iqbal - News reporter Wed, 15 April 2026 at 10:41 am UTC 8 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Lawyer Zahid Hasan Akhand was filmed by an undercover reporter [BBC] From fake news websites to staged political protests and bogus medical conditions, asylum seekers and the advisers helping them are using an array of fabricated evidence to bolster their fake claims.
Bogus websites, staged protests and pretend atheists: Inside the fake asylum industry
From fake news websites to staged political protests and bogus medical conditions, asylum seekers and the advisers helping them are using an array of fabricated evidence to bolster their fake claims. It all amounts to a sham industry, which includes charging migrants for advice on how to pose as gay to claim asylum, as exposed by the first part of our undercover investigation into the immigration system.
Decision day for Labour on whether Burnham can stand as MP
A decision on whether to allow Andy Burnham to run in an upcoming parliamentary by-election will be made by the Labour Party's ruling national executive committee later.The BBC has been told allies of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer may try to block the mayor of Greater Manchester from standing in Gorton and Denton due to concerns that he could mount a leadership challenge if he returns to Westminster.Announcing his application to return to the Commons, Burnham, a former cabinet minister...
British-Egyptian dissident appears to endorse 'smear campaign' claims
[Getty Images] The British-Egyptian activist at the centre of a political row appears to have endorsed new and baseless claims that he is the victim of a "smear campaign". Alaa Abd El Fattah flew to the UK on Friday to be reunited with his family for the first time in 12 years following his release from an Egyptian jail where human rights groups said he had been unfairly detained.
Andrew fixed palace visit for firm with £1.4m deal with ex-wife
Andrew met the owners of a crypto-mining firm which worked with Sarah Ferguson at Buckingham Palace [Getty Images] Andrew Mountbatten Windsor arranged a private tour of Buckingham Palace while the late Queen was in residence, for businessmen from a cryptocurrency mining firm which agreed to pay his ex-wife up to £1.4m, the BBC can reveal.
Prince Andrew paid by businessman tied to pension rip-off company
[Reuters] Prince Andrew was paid tens of thousands of pounds by a British businessman linked to a wealth management company which ripped off pension savers. The King's brother, who last week said he would no longer use his titles including the Duke of York, has long faced questions about his finances and how he is funding his lifestyle. He stepped down as a working royal in 2019 because of his association with the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and no longer receives any money from the King.
Sultana accuses Corbyn of 'baseless' character attacks
Billy Kenber - Politics investigation correspondent Sat, September 20, 2025 at 10:55 AM UTC 2 min read Ex-Labour MP Zarah Sultana has accused Jeremy Corbyn and other members of a new left-wing party of "baseless attacks" on her character and said she is consulting lawyers. It follows an email sent to supporters inviting them to sign up for membership of the new party at the cost of £5 a month or £55 a year.
Inquiries dropped into ex-MP accused of misusing donors' money
Billy Kenber - Politics investigations correspondent Tue, September 16, 2025 at 3:59 PM UTC 6 min read A police investigation into claims former Conservative MP Mark Menzies misused donors' money to pay "bad people" has been dropped after he agreed to repay the money. Police opened an investigation into Menzies last year after accusations the then-MP for Fylde had used campaign funds for personal expenses. BBC News understands that at least some of that money was used to pay sex workers.
Farage insists he has no financial stake in Clacton home
Billy Kenber - Politics investigation correspondent and Becky Morton - Political reporter Fri, September 12, 2025 at 12:44 PM UTC 4 min read Nigel Farage has insisted he has no "financial stake" in a house bought by his partner in his Clacton constituency.
Farage faces questions over who funded £885,000 Clacton constituency home
Billy Kenber - Political Investigations Correspondent and Phil Kemp - Political reporter Thu, September 11, 2025 at 12:09 PM UTC 7 min read Reform UK leader Nigel Farage faces pressure to account for how his partner paid for a £885,000 home after a BBC investigation raised further questions about his previous explanation.
No 10 files raise questions over whether Tory donations were legal
Billy Kenber - Politics investigation correspondent Wed, September 10, 2025 at 4:36 PM UTC 6 min read A foreign billionaire had a Downing Street meeting and phone calls with then-Prime Minister Boris Johnson and was described in an official log as a "donor", documents seen by BBC News reveal.
PM refuses to say if he will sack Rayner if she broke rules
Sir Keir Starmer has repeatedly refused to say if he will sack Deputy Prime Minister and Housing Secretary Angela Rayner if his standards adviser concludes she broke the ministerial code. Rayner referred herself to Sir Laurie Magnus after she admitted underpaying stamp duty on an £800,000 flat in Hove. She has said the "mistake" was the result of incorrect legal advice which failed to "properly take account" of her circumstances.
Rayner consulted three people about flat purchase
Angela Rayner initially consulted three people about the purchase of her £800,000 flat in Hove, which she has admitted to underpaying stamp duty on, the BBC understands. It is understood that the deputy prime minister consulted one individual experienced in conveyancing and two experts on the law around trusts before the purchase. However, it is unclear if any of those people were experts in complex tax law and it is not known if they knew about the full details of the trust.
Rayner at risk of fine over stamp duty, tax experts say
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner is at risk of a fine from the tax authorities in addition to having to pay an additional £40,000 in underpaid stamp duty, tax experts have said. Rayner, who is also the minister in charge of housing, has admitted she paid less in stamp duty on her £800,000 flat in Hove, East Sussex, than she should have done, claiming she was badly advised.
Napier Barracks to continue holding asylum seekers
A former military base which houses asylum seekers in Kent, which had been due to close in September, may now stay open until December. The Home Office confirmed it is considering extending its use until the end of the year, despite previous concerns about poor living conditions. The site in Folkestone has continued to accommodate asylum seekers since 2020, despite being described by a judge as "squalid" four years ago.
'Noses out of joint': Colleagues reveal what Reform's Zia Yusuf is like to work for
On a cloudy Tuesday in September last year, Gawain Towler, a veteran press chief for Nigel Farage's various political parties, was working in Reform UK's central London offices when his phone went calling him into a meeting. He was being given the sack. The decision had been made by Zia Yusuf, the then newly-appointed Reform UK chairman with a mandate to professionalise the party.
Far-right leaders attempting to hijack success of Reform
Two prominent far-right figures have set out plans to hijack the success of Reform UK and push the party towards extremist views. David Clews, a conspiracy theorist and far-right influencer, and Mark Collett, a Nazi-sympathiser who set up the far-right Patriotic Alternative (PA), have called for supporters to "infiltrate" Nigel Farage's party to push their own "pro-white" and anti-immigration agenda.
Far-right leaders attempting to hijack success of Reform
1 hour ago There could be a second Scottish independence referendum if the public show "overwhelming support" for one, according to Michael Gove. The former Conservative minister, who sat in the cabinet for most of the period between 2010 and 2024, told BBC Scotland's The Sunday Show that he didn't think …
Government considering sending failed asylum seekers to Balkans
Failed asylum seekers could be sent to the Balkans under plans being considered by the government. Home Office officials have discussed proposals to set up overseas "return hubs" to house asylum seekers who have had their claims rejected and all appeals exhausted. The proposals, which are at a "very early stage", according to a government source, would involve payments to host countries for each person removed from the UK.
What we've learned about Rachel Reeves's expenses
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What we've learned about Rachel Reeves's expenses - and the Labour response Billy Kenber Politics investigations correspondent Reuters Since BBC News reported on Thursday that Rachel Reeves had exaggerated her online CV and had been investigated over her use of expenses while working at Halifax Bank of Scotland (HBOS), Labour colleagues have mounted a robust defence of the chancellor.
What we've learned about Rachel Reeves's expenses - and the Labour response
BBC execs tease the exciting future of the Doctor Who Universe! Doctor Who has been around for decades, but in 2024 it made its debut on Disney+, flush with an infusion of cash from the media giant. The new, …
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