Watch: Reporter told to fake domestic abuse claim to remain in the UK
Watch: Reporter told to fake domestic abuse claim to remain in the UK
A BBC investigation has uncovered a scheme where migrants are using fabricated domestic abuse allegations to extend their stay in the UK. These claims exploit policies designed to fast-track permanent residency for genuine victims of abuse. Legal professionals are reportedly guiding some individuals to create false narratives, with one adviser, Eli Ciswaka, allegedly assisting a BBC reporter in making up a story for £900. The goal was to present the claim to the Home Office as a means to secure the client’s status in the country.
“The abuse of rules surrounding domestic abuse victims is unacceptable, and those who facilitate this through sham advice will face legal consequences,” stated Jess Phillips, the Home Office minister for safeguarding.
Ciswaka declined to comment on the written inquiry but confirmed during a phone call about the investigation that he was not involved in fabricating the reporter’s abuse claim. Meanwhile, Lord Mandelson was released on Friday following his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office, hours after being taken into custody in Norfolk on Thursday, 19 February. He spent the day at the police station before being released under investigation.
At a London Fashion Week event, the King was present shortly after his brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested. Unmarked police cars arrived at Sandringham Estate, where the prince resides, sparking speculation about his involvement. Jonathan Dimbleby, a BBC Newsnight presenter, remarked that the King would “feel the pain” of the scandal surrounding his sibling.
Separately, a jury reviewed footage of a cargo ship colliding with an oil tanker, resulting in a fire that claimed a crew member’s life. Queen Camilla highlighted the bravery of John and Amy Hunt, whose family was killed in an incident last year. The ice-skating couple, famed for their 1984 Olympic performance, were honored with a public commendation.
Richard Davies and Faye Stevenson-Davies, who won the lottery in 2018, recently emerged victorious once more. The new leader of Britain’s overseas intelligence agency issued a warning about interconnected security threats. A car once popularized by James Bond, which had fallen into disrepair to the point where children played on it, has been restored and now holds a value of £1 million.
King Charles III paid tribute to the nation’s war dead at a London monument, delivering a message emphasizing unity. A BBC Newsnight broadcast was interrupted on Thursday as news of the prince’s arrest spread. He had previously discussed his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein during an interview in 2019. Sky Roberts, a BBC Newsnight contributor, noted the mixed reactions of the royal family after the prince relinquished his titles.