Watch: Protesters gather outside the Bell Hotel in Epping after injunction blocks housing of asylum seekers Protesters gather outside the Bell Hotel in Epping after injunction blocks housing of asylum seekers Tara Cobham20 August 2025 10:15 Data analysis: Fewer asylum seekers housed in hotels The Independent’s data correspondent Alicja HagopianContinue Reading
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Highest rate of inflation since January 2024 Today’s new figures have confirmed the UK has seen the highest rate of inflation in 19 months. The headline rate remained at the highest level since January 2024, when it hit 4 per cent. (PA) Athena Stavrou20 August 2025 07:33 Rachel Reeves reactsContinue Reading
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