From next year, applicants will be put through a ballot system, which the group says will make the process fairer.

A mother whose life was derailed by drugs is now running half marathons with the daughter she lost care over during her addiction.

Sanctuary Runners believes its team may break a record for the number of international protection applicants to run a marathon.

Rebecca Cheptegei (33) suffered burns to more than 75% of her body in the September 1st attack and died four days later.