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#people-smuggling

New deals with Balkan states to target people smugglers

The UK is strengthening partnerships with western Balkan countries to combat people-smuggling operations through enhanced intelligence sharing.

Nine boats carrying 572 people intercepted while crossing Channel

The UK government is intensifying efforts to tackle people smuggling across the Channel amid rising deaths and human trafficking concerns.

New deals with Balkan states to target people smugglers

The UK is strengthening partnerships with western Balkan countries to combat people-smuggling operations through enhanced intelligence sharing.

Nine boats carrying 572 people intercepted while crossing Channel

The UK government is intensifying efforts to tackle people smuggling across the Channel amid rising deaths and human trafficking concerns.
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#french-coastguard

More than 50 people rescued from Channel, says French coastguard

The perilous Channel crossing continues to claim lives, with several fatalities reported amidst active rescue operations.

Four people die in attempt to cross English Channel from France

French coastguard rescued 63 people trying to sail to Britain, with four deaths. UK changes policy to dissuade migrants crossing dangerous waters.

More than 50 people rescued from Channel, says French coastguard

The perilous Channel crossing continues to claim lives, with several fatalities reported amidst active rescue operations.

Four people die in attempt to cross English Channel from France

French coastguard rescued 63 people trying to sail to Britain, with four deaths. UK changes policy to dissuade migrants crossing dangerous waters.
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#human-rights

Ukrainian mother's plea for children to join her in UK after Home Office refusal

Ukrainian refugee Maria Kondratska faces separation from her children due to restrictive UK immigration policies, prompting calls for policy changes to reunite families.

Rishi Sunak gets a respite after UK lawmakers vote in favor of the Rwanda migration bill

British lawmakers have voted to support the government's plan to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda, despite opposition from human rights groups.
The bill seeks to overcome a ruling by the U.K. Supreme Court that the plan is illegal.

The Rwanda bill explained: What is the controversial policy and what happens next?

The UK's plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda was deemed unlawful by the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court due to concerns about the safety of refugees.

Ukrainian mother's plea for children to join her in UK after Home Office refusal

Ukrainian refugee Maria Kondratska faces separation from her children due to restrictive UK immigration policies, prompting calls for policy changes to reunite families.

Rishi Sunak gets a respite after UK lawmakers vote in favor of the Rwanda migration bill

British lawmakers have voted to support the government's plan to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda, despite opposition from human rights groups.
The bill seeks to overcome a ruling by the U.K. Supreme Court that the plan is illegal.

The Rwanda bill explained: What is the controversial policy and what happens next?

The UK's plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda was deemed unlawful by the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court due to concerns about the safety of refugees.
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Hostility towards migrants led to these deaths in the Channel | Letter

The actions of police hindered aid efforts for vulnerable Eritrean asylum seekers, pushing them towards dangerous crossings.
Eritrean refugees have a 99% success rate in UK asylum claims, underscoring need for safe immigration routes.
#asylum-seekers

Introducing safe routes to seeking asylum is the only way to stop deaths

Government policies may be increasing the death toll of asylum seekers attempting to reach the UK.

Number of UK asylum seekers who died in Home Office care doubles in a year

The number of asylum seeker deaths in UK care has more than doubled within a year, raising significant welfare concerns.

UK sends voluntary asylum-seeker to Rwanda: reports DW 05/01/2024

The UK government has begun sending asylum-seekers to Rwanda under a voluntary scheme to deter irregular migration.

Introducing safe routes to seeking asylum is the only way to stop deaths

Government policies may be increasing the death toll of asylum seekers attempting to reach the UK.

Number of UK asylum seekers who died in Home Office care doubles in a year

The number of asylum seeker deaths in UK care has more than doubled within a year, raising significant welfare concerns.

UK sends voluntary asylum-seeker to Rwanda: reports DW 05/01/2024

The UK government has begun sending asylum-seekers to Rwanda under a voluntary scheme to deter irregular migration.
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Rwanda ridiculous plan without any legal justification', say readers

Readers believe Priti Patel and Boris Johnson's Rwanda asylum plan should be scrapped.
The United Nations Human Rights Committee urges Britain to withdraw or repeal the contentious bill.

Josef Fritzl could never come to UK under visa rules, says home secretary

Josef Fritzl, notorious for imprisoning his daughter, expressed a desire to move to the UK upon release, but the UK Home Secretary declared he would not be allowed entry.
UK government guidelines dictate that individuals convicted of serious offenses like Fritzl would be denied entry into the country.

Overseas students undermining' UK higher education, warns Cleverly

James Cleverly expressed concern over international students using university courses for work visas.
University leaders fear repercussions if the graduate visa route for international students is restricted.

Labour MP hopeful apologises for saying smuggling gangs should be shipped to Scotland

Director of Labour think-tank apologizes for suggesting government put people-smugglers on a barge to be shipped to north of Scotland
Labour Together director criticizes UK government's policy of sending asylum-seekers to Rwanda, calling it a waste of money and ineffective

To use the case of chemical assault suspect Abdul Ezedi to ideologically attack asylum is so wrong | Enver Solomon

Conservative politicians are calling for tough measures in response to the chemical attack, raising concerns about the UK's asylum system.
The Home Office rejected Ezedi's asylum claim twice, demonstrating that the bar for asylum is high in the UK.

Portuguese man who has lived legally in UK since 2001 facing deportation

A Portuguese plumber in the UK is facing deportation due to difficulties in his application to remain in the country under the EU Settlement Scheme.
This case highlights the concerns over the Home Office's hostile environment policy towards EU citizens and the risk of another Windrush scandal.

Thousands could be being denied employment rights while waiting for visa renewals

Thousands of foreign nationals in the UK are being denied their rights due to the Home Office's failure to provide proper documents.
Foreign nationals on 3C leave are facing discrimination as employers often require physical proof of their immigration status.

Rwanda rebel Robert Jenrick refuses to rule out a Tory leadership bid

Robert Jenrick has refused to rule out a bid for the leadership of the Tory party.
He has positioned himself as a leading figure among hardliners with increasingly harsh anti-immigration rhetoric.
#UK immigration policy

James Cleverly tells MPs crackdown will cut annual immigration numbers by about 300,000 as it happened

The UK Home Secretary is set to announce an increase in the salary requirement for migrants coming to the UK, as part of efforts to reduce net migration.
Labour leader Keir Starmer is being criticized for delaying talks with the civil service about implementing his party's policies.

Short-staffed sectors in UK respond to measures to cut net migration

James Cleverly's policies on reducing net migration have faced backlash in short-staffed sectors across the economy.
The policies will likely impact the availability of staff in the NHS, care sector, and hospitality industry.

James Cleverly tells MPs crackdown will cut annual immigration numbers by about 300,000 as it happened

The UK Home Secretary is set to announce an increase in the salary requirement for migrants coming to the UK, as part of efforts to reduce net migration.
Labour leader Keir Starmer is being criticized for delaying talks with the civil service about implementing his party's policies.

Short-staffed sectors in UK respond to measures to cut net migration

James Cleverly's policies on reducing net migration have faced backlash in short-staffed sectors across the economy.
The policies will likely impact the availability of staff in the NHS, care sector, and hospitality industry.
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Three options Sunak considering to make Rwanda deportation plan work - and the flaws

UK home secretary James Cleverly has traveled to Rwanda in an attempt to salvage the government's plan to deport asylum seekers, which was deemed unlawful by the Supreme Court.
Rishi Sunak, the chancellor, is taking a three-pronged approach to make the plan viable, including updating the UK's memorandum of understanding with Rwanda to a treaty and addressing concerns raised by the Supreme Court.
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