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Afghans with western links among rising number trying to cross Channel

Fivefold increase in refugees from Afghanistan crossing in small boats this year as they flee Taliban

The Guardian - UK · Jun 3, 2022

Clear majority of people crossing Channel are refugees, says UNHCR

UN agency says most arriving in UK by small boat should not be called migrants, in challenge to Priti Patel

The Guardian - UK · Jun 2, 2022

UK agrees to launch full inquiry into drowning of 27 people in Channel

Lawyers for bereaved relatives say ‘serious failings’ in rescue operation may have contributed to deaths

The Guardian - UK · Jun 1, 2022

Channel crossings: Average arrivals per boat nearly doubles in 12 months

A Home Office report said there had been an average of 32 people per small boat in January to March 2022.

The Independent UK · May 26, 2022

Channel migrant crossings top 9,000 this year as record levels continue despite Rwanda deal

At least 2,700 migrants have made the journey since Priti Patel announced the agreement with Rwanda last month

The Independent UK · May 23, 2022

Channel crossings exceed 9,000 for the year

Last week, 685 people arrived over five days.

The Independent UK · May 23, 2022

Home Office detains all asylum seekers it plans to send to Rwanda

Department says previously announced option of serving arrivals to UK with notices while living in community has not been used

The Guardian - UK · May 22, 2022

Newcastle charity chief to swim from Dover to Calais to raise money and awareness for refugees

Action Foundation chief executive, Duncan McAuley, will lead a relay team in swimming the English Channel to raise awareness 'of the difficulties refugees face'

Chronicle Live · May 21, 2022

Campaigners force Rwanda plans delay in temporary reprieve for migrants

The Government has been forced to delay its first deportation flights to Rwanda after campaigners lodged a legal campaign against the controversial…

The National (Scotland) · May 19, 2022

Priti Patel may have to approve Channel boat crossing prosecutions because of obscure 1800s law

Draft guidance for prosecutors says a secretary of state must ‘personally’ approve charges for intercepted migrants

The Independent UK · May 18, 2022