233 more migrants attempt to cross English Channel amid Rwanda flights storm Six boats were intercepted in the Channel on Wednesday Evening Standard · Jun 16, 2022
233 people brought to UK after attempting to cross English Channel According to the latest figures from the Ministry of Defence, six boats were intercepted in the Channel on Wednesday. The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2022
Donuts, tote bags and petrol vouchers: companies offer sweeteners to lure workers into airport jobs Despite promising turnout of jobseekers, airport CEO says long queues and travel disruptions will continue ‘for a while longer’ The Guardian - AU · Jun 16, 2022
Dozens more migrants rescued from Channel Approximately 146 people including around 28 children have been rescued from small boats on Wednesday. The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2022
Channel crossings hit highest number for two months as hundreds arrive at UK border amid Rwanda asylum plan Hundreds of people who arrived at British shores appeared to be unaware that there was a possibility they could be put on a flight to the African nation Manchester Evening News · Jun 15, 2022
444 people brought ashore after attempting to cross English Channel This total in Kent marks the highest number of people since 562 were recorded on April 14 earlier this year. The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2022
Over 260 migrants rescued from Channel as Boris Johnson defends Rwanda policy More than 260 migrants were rescued from the English Channel on Tuesday, authorities said, as ministers faced growing criticism over the deportation of asylum seekers to Rwanda. Evening Standard · Jun 14, 2022
Heathrow insists check-ins ‘worked well’ amid jubilee chaos Airport says it is proud of its service and no more flights were cancelled at short notice than on a typical day The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2022
Union aims to thwart UK Government's first Rwanda deportation flight A UNION representing UK Border Force staff is hoping to thwart the UK Government’s attempts to deport people to Rwanda. The National (Scotland) · Jun 12, 2022
Rwanda deportation flights must wait until July, says union leader Head of union representing 80% of Border Force staff says policy is yet to be fully tested in courts The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2022
First Rwanda asylum flight thrown into doubt as campaigners launch legal challenge It comes as the number of migrants to have crossed the Channel to the UK so far this year passed the 10,000 mark Evening Standard · Jun 9, 2022
Campaigners and migrants launch legal bid to stop Priti Patel’s Rwanda asylum flight It comes as the number of migrants to have crossed the Channel to the UK so far this year passed the 10,000 mark The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2022
Travel chaos continues as Easyjet expect to cancel 30 flights a day No10 said ministers and officials had a crunch meeting with aviation industry leaders and Border Force to increase ‘resilience for the sector throughout the summer’ Evening Standard · Jun 6, 2022
Warning of border staff shortages as airports face weekend of queues ‘We can’t keep borders queue-free’: Union says staff one-third below correct level The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2022
Evening Standard · May 31, 2022 Government terminates contract with P&O Ferries over mass sackings The Home Office announced on Monday evening that the arrangement with the Border Force agency would come to an end immediately
Manchester Evening News · May 31, 2022 Government throws P&O Ferries contract overboard after ‘unacceptable’ mass sacking The firm sacked more than 700 workers without consultation in March
Wales Online · May 31, 2022 Government tears-up its 'one-of-a-kind' contract with P&O Ferries The ferry firm was widely condemned after it replaced 786 crew members with cheaper agency workers on March 17
The Independent UK · May 30, 2022 Government cuts ties with P&O over ‘unacceptable’ sacking of 800 seafarers Ferry firm widely condemned after replacing 786 crew members with cheaper agency workers
The Guardian - UK · May 30, 2022 Home Office cancels Border Force contract with P&O Ferries after mass sackings Agreement to provide contingency travel services terminated over layoffs of nearly 800 seafarers
The Independent UK · May 30, 2022 Government terminates contract with P&O Ferries over ‘unacceptable’ mass sacking The Home Office announced on Monday evening that the arrangement with the Border Force agency would come to an end immediately.
AAP · May 26, 2022 Poll day boat message 'disgrace': Marles The Morrison government has been slammed as an "absolute disgrace" by Labor for publishing details about a boat intercept on election day.
Daily Record · May 26, 2022 Cocaine smuggler who used luxury yacht for £160million narcos plot jailed for 18 years Andrew Cole was involved in the planning of the huge cocaine smuggling operation, which saw two tonnes of the class A drug trafficked into the UK.
Liverpool Echo · May 25, 2022 Yacht used by former hotel boss in drug run to be sold off Border Force swooped on the SY Atrevido yacht and discovered a 750kg drug haul
The Guardian - UK · May 25, 2022 Home Office staff worry they may be asked to act illegally in ‘culture of fear’ After 10 years of hostile environment, critics say immigration crackdown has had devastating human cost
Daily Mirror · May 18, 2022 Gran 'livid' after having to climb 'sky high stairs' at airport as escalator turned off Leeds Bradford Airport said the escalator was not broken but had been switched off because of the long queues, and to allow more queue space in the halls