Home Office investigating after BBC finds migrants making false claims to stay in UK

The government is investigating BBC reports which revealed some migrants are being advised to make false claims they are gay or a victim of domestic abuse in order to stay in the country.

No 10 said there were "robust safeguards" to make sure claims are "rigorously and fairly assessed".

The prime minister's spokesman said the Home Office and the regulator, the Immigration Advice Authority, were working to ensure "anyone potentially abusing our immigration system is held accountable".

Opposition parties have called for a complete overhaul of the asylum system to prevent false claims.

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