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Warning over Christmas travel chaos as UK Border Force votes to strike over pay

The strike will directly affect Christmas goods and food supplies

Liverpool Echo · Oct 30, 2022

‘Immense pressure’: Immigration minister visits migrant centre as safety fears grow

Nearly 40,000 people have arrived in the country so far this year after making the treacherous crossing from France

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2022

Only 0.3% of migrants arrested for crossing Channel under ‘cruel and pointless’ new law

Priti Patel told parliament that making all small boat crossings a crime would deter asylum seekers

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2022

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 · Oct 27, 2022

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 · Oct 26, 2022

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 · Oct 26, 2022

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

Wales Online · Oct 26, 2022

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 · Oct 26, 2022

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) · Oct 26, 2022

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 · Oct 26, 2022