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What has happened with the Government’s plans to curb Channel crossings?

The Government’s migration plans are poised to become law after ministers saw off fresh challenges by peers.

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023

Key pillars of illegal migration bill have been abandoned, says Patel

Former home secretary criticises concessions as cabinet minister insists progress can be made to stop Channel crossings

The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2023

Numbers making risky English Channel crossing ‘still too large’ says No 10

Rishi Sunak’s pledge to ‘stop the boats’ has run into a series of difficulties in the English Channel, the courts and the House of Lords.

The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2023

7 highlights from Rishi Sunak mega-grilling on small boats, cost of living and inflation

The PM often looked uncomfortable as he was quizzed by senior backbenchers on issues such as a rise in migrant crossings by small boat across the Channel, the cost of living crisis and inflation

Daily Mirror · Jul 4, 2023

Rishi Sunak angrily defends Commons absences in session with MPs

Prime minister accused at liaison committee hearing of not turning up to PMQs and avoiding sensitive votes

The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2023

'Angry, shocked' stage stars fear for future of British arts

AIX-EN-PROVENCE, France: As a wealth of British theatre and opera maestros cross the Channel to perform at French festivals this summer, many are worried about the state of live arts back home.

Bangkok Post · Jul 4, 2023

Defeats for small boats bill in the Lords as Channel crossings set new record

Peers voted against government-proposed measures on detention and deportation of asylum seekers

The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2023

New June record for migrant crossings despite Rishi Sunak’s vow to ‘stop the boats’

Provisional Government figures show 3,824 people made the journey across the Channel last month

Evening Standard · Jul 3, 2023

New June record for migrant Channel crossings

Provisional Government figures show 3,824 people made the journey across the Channel last month.

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2023

The Government’s Rwanda asylum plan — a timeline

The Government’s flagship asylum plan has faced several hurdles since its launch last year

Evening Standard · Jun 30, 2023