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. The Independent UK · 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 19, 2022
Home Office ‘undermining immigration watchdog’s legitimacy’ by failing to implement recommendations David Neal says the publication of a report on small boat crossings has been delayed without explanation The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2022
Home Office braced for Rwanda deportation flight delays as plans face legal action Officials who have a concern or issue with the Rwanda scheme should consider the trauma colleagues endure as they scoop babies out of Channel waters, after making unsuccessful crossings, an insider told the Mirror. Daily Mirror · Jun 8, 2022
Chief borders inspector ‘frustrated’ by cancelled meetings with Priti Patel David Neal said he has not met with the Home Secretary since being appointed independent chief inspector of borders and immigration in March 2021. The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2022
Priti Patel has not met me once in 14 months and cancelled meetings, says ‘frustrated’ borders chief Immigration inspector says meetings cancelled on ‘five or six occasions’ The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2022
Home Office slammed by inspector for airport eGates chaos amid queues and bust-ups Government inspector David Neal blamed staff cuts, inadequate training and Covid rule changes for airport "mayhem" with queues of up to five hours at some UK airports Daily Mirror · Feb 5, 2022
‘Little progress’ made with campaign to tackle crime in ports Project Kraken has been in operation since 2008 and is due to relaunch again in the coming months. The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2022