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Asylum seekers in Calais not deterred from Channel crossings by UK’s Rwanda plans, poll finds

‘Answer to many problems in Calais is to let refugees apply for visas to cross the Channel safely,’ charity says

The Independent UK

Experts warn passport delays could cost £1.1billion in cancelled trips this summer

The Centre for Economics and Business Research found there is only a 50% probability of a “successful and timely” passport renewal process for travellers

Daily Mirror

‘No results, no hope’: Homes for Ukraine glitches lock refugees out of UK

Three case studies of people fleeing Ukraine to be left in limbo after Home Office approved their visas but never sent them

The Guardian - UK

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Priti Patel faces legal action from Ukrainians stuck in visa backlog

Exclusive: Charities say Homes for Ukraine scheme endangers refugees, adds to trauma and needs overhaul

The Guardian - UK

'Passport delays will cost us £1,000 on family holiday despite applying 3 months ago'

Mum-of-two Jenny Craig said she applied for a passport renewal for her son Isaac 12 weeks ago. The family is due to travel to Italy in just under four weeks’ time but fear the holiday may not go ahead

Daily Mirror

Small boat asylum seekers undeterred by Rwanda plan, survey finds

Survey of asylum seekers in northern France finds three-quarters will try to reach UK despite government’s offshoring plans

The Guardian - UK

Katie Kenyon: Police confirm body found in forest is missing mother of two

Post-mortem examination finds 33-year-old died of head injuries

The Independent UK

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Traumatic before-and-after picture of girl, 5, shows full horror of Ukraine war

Child refugees who have fled Ukraine are suffering mental health issues and sickness as they are forced to wait for weeks on end for their UK visas to arrive, families claim

Daily Mirror

Immigration officers placed in 25 local authorities by Home Office, FoI reveals

Embedded officials can pass the details of undocumented people to immigration enforcement

The Guardian - UK

Hundreds of Ukrainian families halt bids to reach UK after visa delays

Some have returned to Mariupol area in frustration and some British sponsors also quitting scheme, it is claimed

The Guardian - UK

‘We’re collateral damage’: fury in Yorkshire village at its role in migrant detention plan

Priti Patel has buried ‘humane’ plans for refugees – and in Linton-on-Ouse, locals fear a new ‘reception centre’ has an undisclosed purpose

The Guardian - UK

Heartbreak, relief and red tape: The Ukrainian people settling in Wales and the families opening their homes

Thousands are signed up to the Homes for Ukrainians scheme - here are some of their stories

Wales Online

Thousands face losing summer holidays as Passport Office delays continue

Travellers told to apply as soon as possible as MPs accuse agency of running ‘absolute shambles’

The Guardian - UK

Home Office ‘failed to heed my warnings on immigration bill’ says departing anti-slavery tsar

Exclusive: In her final interview as independent anti-slavery commissioner, Dame Sara Thornton tells The Independent the government’s asylum overhaul has been driven by ‘political calculation’ and the fight against modern slavery in Britain is ‘not what it was’ under Boris Johnson and Priti Patel

The Independent UK

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The Conversation

Nationality and Borders Act becomes law: five key changes explained

At almost the last minute before the parliamentary session ended, after months of pushback from the House of Lords and despite vehement protests from those supporting refugees and migrants, the UK government has succeed in introducing the Nationality and Borders Act.

The Independent UK

When do I need to renew my passport for travel to Europe?

Seeing headlines about passports expiring after Brexit? Here are the rules as stated by the European Union, not the UK government nor the airlines

Chronicle Live

Four essential things you need to check on your UK passport before travelling

Holidaymakers are being warned to ensure they leave plenty of time to renew their UK passport before jetting off on holiday

Liverpool Echo

Four key things to check on your UK passport ahead of travelling

While passports expire, that's not the only thing you need to check on them

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Daily Mirror

Priti Patel faces first legal challenges as Rwanda refugee plan branded 'immoral'

Charity Freedom from Torture has warned the Home Office it could pursue a judicial review and demanded documents and risk assessments. Charity boss Sonya Sceats said the Rwanda plan is 'immoral'

The Guardian - UK

Recorded sex crimes reach record high in England and Wales

Victims’ commissioner calls goal of returning prosecution levels to pre-2017 levels ‘a pipe dream’

Daily Mirror

6 divisive laws Boris Johnson has rammed through at the last minute that could hit you

From the Police Bill on noisy protests to the Elections Bill on voters showing ID, Boris Johnson has passed all his most controversial laws in the final days before parliament is prorogued. We run through why they matter

The Guardian - UK

UK government admits to processing delays for Ukraine visas

Workflow backlog understood to be behind often long wait for refugees to hear of visa approval

Daily Record

Lanarkshire MP warns locals heading abroad they face passport renewal chaos

Marion Fellows has called on Home Secretary Priti Patel to address the “predictable but preventable” delays in passport processing.

The National (Scotland)

Michael Fabricant branded 'idiot' for attack on SNP over Ukraine war

MICHAEL Fabricant has been branded an “idiot” after a dubious attack on the SNP over their calls to help Ukrainian refugees.

Edinburgh Live

Four key UK passport checks to do post-Brexit before you go on holiday

The Home Office has warned that hopeful holidaymakers should expect delays when trying to renew their passport as the processing time can now take up to 10 weeks.

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