Irish Independent2 weeks agoUK newsUK-Ireland migration row deepens as Tories signal offer to allow Ireland join Rwanda schemeGovernment officials dismissed Downing Street briefing as 'spin'. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk3 weeks agoUK newsRwanda Bill: What happens next if Sunak forces controversial plan through Lords?Rishi Sunak pushing for Rwanda plan in House of Lords, ensuring bill passing despite amendments. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk4 months agoUK newsRwanda scheme is like pulling pin out of grenade but not throwing it', says JenrickRobert Jenrick urges MPs to find a solution to the potential challenge from European judges on the Rwanda plan. Jenrick compares the situation to pulling the pin out of a grenade but not being prepared to throw it. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk4 months agoUK newsTory minister insists party is united' despite huge rebellion against Rwanda planIllegal migration minister Michael Tomlinson insisted on unity of purpose among MPs on the Prime Minister's Rwanda plan. Conservative MPs are determined to ensure the Rwanda policy works and to stop the boats. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk4 months agoUK newsFour people die on migrant boat crossing from France in freezing coldFour people have died after a boat carrying migrants capsized near Calais. French authorities rescued 72 people and one person was taken to the hospital. The incident highlights the ongoing issue of small boat crossings and the need for action. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk4 months agoUK newsWatch live: Labour grills government on cost of Rwanda planLabour MPs question government on Rwanda plan costs Safety of Rwanda Bill's committee stage on 16 and 17 January [ more ]
www.dw.com3 weeks agoEurope news5 migrants die in English Channel crossing attempt DW 04/23/2024UK approved a migrant deportation bill to send people arriving on small boats to Rwanda after at least five died crossing the English Channel. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com4 months agoEurope newsThree Myths Around the U.K.'s Rwanda Push for Asylum SeekersThe debate about Britain's asylum system is often riddled with misunderstanding and misinformation. The controversial plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda for processing and resettlement has faced legal challenges and has not been implemented yet. Asylum seekers make up only 6% of overall migration to Britain, with the majority of immigrants coming from India, Nigeria, and China. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk6 months agoEurope newsThe UK government wants to send migrants to Rwanda. Here's why judges say it's unlawfulBritain's Supreme Court ruled that the government's plan to send migrants to Rwanda is unlawful. The government plans to make changes and continue with the controversial plan. The Supreme Court stated that Rwanda is not a safe third country for migrants. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk4 months agoUK newsLabour considering Rwanda alternative for migrant planLabour is considering a scheme that would see asylum seekers' claims processed elsewhere, according to reports.