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96 per cent of Channel asylum claims last year still to be processed

THE Home Office has yet to process 96 per cent of asylum claims made by migrants who crossed the Channel last year, MPs have been told.

The National (Scotland)

Most of 2021 Channel migrants’ asylum claims still outstanding, MPs told

Of the 4% completed, 85% were granted refugee status or another protection status, the Commons Home Affairs Committee heard.

The Independent UK

More than two-thirds of Channel migrants ‘could have asylum claims granted’, report claims

The government refuses to consider asylum claims from people who have travelled through safe countries like France

The Independent UK

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Suspected members of Channel crossings people smuggling network arrested

The National Crime Agency worked with French police as part of the operation.

The Independent UK

Asylum chief quits Home Office as Labour attacks ‘chaos and confusion’ in department

Exclusive: Yvette Cooper says department is in ‘special measures’ after seeing three home secretaries within two months

The Independent UK

What lies in the new Home Secretary’s in-tray?

Suella Braverman left the role after just six weeks in office.

The Independent UK

RNLI tells of ‘harrowing’ migrant rescues faced by lifeboat crews

More than 37,000 people have arrived in the UK after crossing the Channel so far this year.

The Independent UK

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UK weather forecast: Thunderstorms, rain and 50mph gusts along with balmy 22C highs

The UK has an unsettled outlook with thunderstorms, rain and windy weather with 50mph gusts but it will remain warm this week with temperatures in the Channel islands expected to reach 22C

Daily Mirror

France sued for inaction over nitrate pollution, fuel for killer seaweed

A Breton water rights group is suing the French state for not doing enough to lower the amount of nitrate pollution in the Channel, which contributes to the growth of toxic – and sometimes deadly – green algae.

Radio France Internationale

Number of migrants crossing Channel to UK since 2018 tops 75,000

The provisional total for the year so far is now more than 36,400, including 3,462 crossings recorded in October to date.

The Independent UK

Channel crossings continue as more migrants arrive in Kent

More than 35,600 people have arrived in the UK so far this year after attempting the treacherous trip from France.

The Independent UK

Channel crossings to the UK exceed 35,000 for the year

This is more than for the whole of 2021, when 28,561 were recorded.

The Independent UK

Suspected Albanian human trafficker arrested by National Crime Agency

A suspected people smuggler accused of organising the crossing of the English Channel for migrants on small boats has been arrested in south-west London.

Evening Standard

Suspected Channel crossings people smuggler arrested in police raid

The National Crime Agency is now questioning the 30-year-old Albanian man.

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Truss and ‘friend’ Macron signal progress on Channel crossing

The pair met at the first summit of the European Political Community in Prague, a gathering pushed for by the French president.

Evening Standard

Suella Braverman revives Tory bid to cut migration to ‘tens of thousands’

The Home Secretary wants to clamp down on Channel boat crossings

Evening Standard

Suella Braverman says Channel migrants will be banned from claiming asylum in UK

Home Secratary reveals plans for new laws imposing a blanket ban on anyone deemed entering the UK illegally from seeking refuge

The Independent UK

Channel migrants face ban on claiming asylum in UK

Suella Braverman pledged to tackle crossings at the Conservative Party conference.

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Daily Mirror

Refugees who cross Channel in dinghies will be BANNED from claiming asylum in UK

The Home Secretary recieved two standing ovations at Tory conference as she set out what campaigners have deemed an 'attack on genuine refugees'.

The National (Scotland)

Tories set to 'trash' international law with Suella Braverman's asylum ban

THE UK Government looks set to “trash” international treaties after the Home Secretary announced plans to ban anybody who enters Britain…

The Independent UK

Channel migrants face ‘ban’ on claiming asylum in UK

Home Secretary Suella Braverman is due to announce the plan on Tuesday, according to reports.

Reuters

UK to propose asylum ban on English Channel migrants

British interior minister Suella Braverman set out plans on Tuesday for new powers which would ban migrants who cross the English Channel from claiming asylum and said it was her "dream" to see a government flight deporting asylum seekers to Rwanda.

The Guardian - UK

Lifeboat crews accuse RNLI managers of complacency over Channel crossings

Exclusive: members say they are ill-equipped and lack guidance on rescuing people crossing on small boats

Daily Mirror

Suella Braverman vows to reform the Modern Slavery Act 'to boot out' migrants

The Home Secretary said the majority of people coming to the UK from Albania on small boats 'are claiming to be victims of modern slavery'.

Evening Standard

Almost 500 migrants arrive in one day as channel crossings continue

Almost 500 migrants arrived in the UK in one day as the total number of Channel crossings for the year so far edged closer to 33,000.

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