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Fresh cases of diphtheria reported at Manston asylum centre

A total of 161 migrants were intercepted by the UK authorities crossing the Channel in 14 boats on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Ministers 'consider plans for migrants to be held for up to 96 hours'

Ministers are reportedly considering changes to the law that would allow cross-Channel migrants to be held at processing centres for 96 hours before they are moved on

Daily Mirror

Ministers ‘considering plans to allow migrants to be held for up to 96 hours’

Figures have revealed more than 43,000 migrants have crossed the Channel to the UK so far this year.

The Independent UK

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France rescues at least 240 migrants in English Channel in 24 hours

French emergency services have reportedly rescued some 240 migrants heading in small boats across the Channel to the southern coast of England within a 24-hour period this week.

Radio France Internationale

Gang leader tried to bribe Channel crossing victims’ relatives, court hears

Harem Ahmed Abwbaker is accused of being complicit in crossing that resulted in deaths of more than 20 people

The Guardian - UK

Channel crossings top 43,000 for the year so far

Almost 900 migrants made the journey on Tuesday, the Ministry of Defence said.

The Independent UK

Man arrested after migrants drowned in Channel

He is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday for extradition proceedings.

The Independent UK

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Channel migrant boat disaster: Man arrested in connection with death of 27 people

A man has been arrested in connection with a boat disaster where at least 27 migrants drowned in the English Channel.

The Independent UK

French police stop around 50 migrants on way to Britain

French police stopped close to 50 migrants on Tuesday from attempting to cross the English Channel to Britain after mild weather and calm waters led a growing number of people to undertake the dangerous journey in recent days.

Reuters

Home Office looking at asylum ‘safe’ list to combat Channel crisis – report

The Times says the plans would emulate a New Labour policy from the early 2000s.

The Independent UK

Rapper accused of 'brainwashing' Albanian fans to risk lives and cross channel to UK

Youth workers in Albania say the rap called Real Albanian has become an anthem for easily influenced teens and has been viewed more than 600,000 times on YouTube

Daily Mirror

Homage to Channel dead a year after 'avoidable' migrant tragedy

Tributes and demonstrations have taken place in France to commemorate the 27 migrants who died a year ago in a Channel boat disaster. Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin admitted French rescue services should have intervened.

Radio France Internationale

French team to build replica of William the Conqueror’s warship

Viking-style vessel is based on the one that launched invasion of England in 1066 and its makers hope to sail it across Channel

The Guardian - UK

‘We will demand justice’: the vigil for those who died in the Channel tragedy

One year ago 31 people attempting to reach the UK from France died in the Channel’s worst disaster for 30 years

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A year after 27 drowned crossing the channel, migrants still suffer in Calais

Asylum-seekers sleep rough, forge friendships and withstand harassment from police as they seek passage to the UK

The Guardian - UK

Bereaved relatives write to Rishi Sunak on anniversary of Channel drowning

Prime minister urged to prevent future tragedies by relatives of 31 refugees who died one year ago

The Independent UK

‘I want to hear them apologise’: Grieving wife of man who died in November 2021 Channel tragedy searches for answers

For the loved ones of those who died in the Channel, justice remains out of reach

The Independent UK

Revealed: Coastguard failings in run up to Channel migrant drowning disaster

Exclusive: Staff worked 20-hour days in build-up to tragedy that killed 27 people, source tells Nicola Kelly

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The Independent UK

Government has ‘failed to control UK’s borders’, Home Secretary admits

Suella Braverman sought to blame migrants crossing the Channel for the problems with overcrowding at the Manston processing site.

The Independent UK

Home Office top mandarin still unsure if £140m Rwanda plan is value for money

It is more than seven months since former home secretary Priti Patel announced the deal in a bid to curb Channel crossings.

The Guardian - UK

Cold comfort Kent: where small-boat arrivals receive a fraying welcome

From Dover harbour to Marston and Napier barracks, the UK is offering asylum seekers who cross the Channel a very mixed reception

The Guardian - UK

Inquiry into worst Channel disaster for 30 years fails to contact victims’ families

At least 27 people died when their dinghy capsized in November 2021, but the UK investigation has yet to talk to their relatives

The Conversation

UK-France migration deal: how does Brexit factor into the plan to stop small boats?

A new deal struck between the UK and France to curb the number of people crossing the Channel in small boats has been announced. It involves the UK paying £8 million more to France to increase surveillance and enforcement, mainly on the French coast.

The Independent UK

Crime gangs smuggling millions of pounds from UK to Albania each year – NCA

Albanians are now the biggest single nationality arriving in the UK by crossing the Channel, with 12,000 making the journey so far this year.

The Independent UK

Albania: Wrong for Britain to blame Tirana on migrants

Albania’s prime minister says Britain is carrying out a “calculated attack” on his country by blaming it for the increased number of immigrants crossing the English Channel illegally

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