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Emmanuel Macron and Rishi Sunak discuss Channel migrant crossings on first telephone conference

The two leaders will meet next year after holding first phone call, Number 10 says

Evening Standard

UK and France promise ‘deepening’ partnership to curb Channel crossings

Rishi Sunak held his first call since taking office with French president Emmanuel Macron on Friday.

The Independent UK

British PM Sunak discussed Channel migration with France's Macron, Downing Street says

Britain's new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed the issue of clandestine migration across the English Channel in their first telephone conversation since Sunak took office, the British government said.

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Rishi Sunak reportedly seeking deal with France to curb Channel crossings

Draft deal includes targets and staff bonuses for tackling the number of asylum seekers in the UK

The Guardian - UK

As PM Rishi Sunak takes the reins in Britain, hopes for improved France-UK relations

UK-France relations have been marked by tensions ever since Brexit, whether over fishing rights or submarine deals. Will new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak improve relations with Britain’s neighbour and ally across the Channel – and notably French President Emmanuel Macron? We take a look at some of the key similarities,…

France 24

Just 4% of Channel migrants have asylum claims processed as hotel bill hits £7m a day

The government is now spending nearly £7 million a day housing asylum seekers in hotels and the cost could continue to rise, the Commons Home Affairs Committee learned today

Daily Mirror

Government is spending eye-watering £6.8 million a day on housing asylum seekers in hotels

Officials told the committee 96% of asylum applications submitted by migrants crossing the Channel in 2021 are still outstanding

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Government spending £6.8m a day housing asylum seekers in hotels

The figure has risen since early this year and costs could continue to grow, MPs were told.

The Independent UK

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

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

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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.

Daily Mirror

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

Radio France Internationale

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.

The Independent UK

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.

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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.

Evening Standard

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.

The Independent UK

Suspected Channel crossings people smuggler arrested in police raid

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

The Independent UK

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

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