Channel travel chaos continues with ‘holiday hell’ at Eurotunnel Holidaymakers hoping to cross from Dover and Folkestone to France on Sunday told to expect long delays The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2022
Holidaymakers face waits at Channel with Brexit and French authorities blamed Holidaymakers and lorry drivers have endured long waits to cross the Channel in a second day of chaos blamed on Brexit and French authorities. The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2022
Warning that Dover-Calais queues expected on Saturday as summer getaway continues If you are heading down to Kent to cross the Channel to Calais, expect disruption as the gridlock seen on Friday is likely to be repeated Chronicle Live · Jul 23, 2022
'Grant Shapps is nowhere to be seen while holidaymakers face travel chaos' The UK Government now has less clout than it had as an EU member, as we also see over refugee and migrant Channel boat crossings. Hard-working Brits are seeing their holidays being turned into a nightmare Daily Mirror · Jul 22, 2022
Week of criticisms and revelations over Home Office’s handling of migrant crisis Here are this week’s developments. The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2022
Why Brexit made Dover gridlock inevitable Exclusive: From ‘Amber Plus’ to ‘Critical Incident’: the leavers’ lesson that was bound to happen The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2022
Ten Dogs And Puppies Found ‘Half Dead’ After Being Left In Vans On A Ferry As many as 10 dogs and puppies have been found ‘half dead’ after being left in vans on a ferry while crossing the Channel on the hottest day of the year. Zenger · Jul 22, 2022
Week of criticisms and revelations over Home Office’s handling of migrant crisis The Home Office’s response to the migrant crisis has been the focus of a series of critical reports. The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2022
Report slams UK’s handling of migrant and asylum seeker arrivals The UK has failed to adequately respond to a surge in arrivals via the English Channel, independent inspection finds. Al Jazeera · Jul 21, 2022
Damning internal report slams Home Office's 'awful' handling of Channel crossings THE damning results of an investigation into the Home Office’s handling of the surge in Channel crossings by vulnerable refugee has been described… The National (Scotland) · Jul 21, 2022
‘Damning’ report slams ‘poor’ Home Office response to Channel crossings Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration David Neal looked at how the Government processes migrants when they arrive in Kent. The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2022
Watchdog criticises ‘poor’ response of Home Office to Channel crossings The chief inspector of borders and immigration’s findings are the latest in a wave of critical reports on the Government’s handling of the crisis. The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2022
No interpreters, no photos, no fingerprints - Home Office failing to make proper checks on Channel arrivals Photos and fingerprints are not being taken for all migrants and hundreds have disappeared from hotels The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2022
Ten dogs and puppies found 'half dead' after being left in hot vans in 40C As many as 10 dogs and puppies were discovered 'half dead' after being trapped in two 40C vans on ferries whilst crossing the Channel on the hottest day of the year Daily Mirror · Jul 21, 2022
The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2022 Drone brought in to curb Channel crossings ‘found at sea by fishermen’ The drone is operated by a Southampton-based company on behalf of the Home Office.
The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2022 Watchdog frustrated with Home Office as Channel crossings exceed 15,000 for year The highest daily total so far in 2022 was recorded on April 13 when 651 people made the crossing in 18 boats.
Evening Standard · Jul 19, 2022 Government officials warned against Home Secretary’s Rwanda deportation plan, High Court hears Home Secretary Priti Patel was warned by government officials not to press ahead with the controversial Rwanda deportation plan, it has been revealed.
Daily Mirror · Jul 19, 2022 Borders watchdog blasts Priti Patel for stalling on Channel crossings report for months Chief Inspector on Borders and Immigration David Neal accused the Home Office for undermining his independence by failing to publish the document
Daily Mirror · Jul 18, 2022 'No evidence' Tory plan to ship asylum seekers to Rwanda will stop Channel crossings The Commons Home Affairs Select Committee blasted 'radical quick-fix solutions' to the crisis, warning they 'will fail to stop Channel crossings'
Wales Online · Jul 18, 2022 No clear evidence Rwanda plan deterring migrant crossings, say MPs The Commons Home Affairs Committee accused ministers of hunting for 'radical new policies that might make good headlines' but do little to stem the flow of migrants
The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2022 UK’s ‘quick-fix’ asylum policies criticised in damning MPs’ report Home Office has ‘worrying’ habit of announcing untested ideas to stop Channel crossings, says analysis
The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2022 ‘No clear evidence’ Rwanda plan deterring migrant crossings – MPs MPs called on the Government to prove the deal will deter crossings and to disclose ‘detailed costings’.
The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2022 Kemi Badenoch to do ‘whatever it takes’ to deal with illegal Channel crossings Some MPs believe the former equalities minister in fourth place could be well-placed to pick up votes in the third round on Monday.
The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2022 Man wanted over Channel people-smuggling operation facing extradition Kaiwan Poore was arrested on Wednesday and is next due to appear in court on Friday.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2022 European parliament votes to ban ‘fly shooting’ fishing in part of Channel Campaigners hail step towards end of practice in French territorial waters that has had ‘devastating’ effect on local fishers