The Latest Breaking News from Lille

Romelu Lukaku can start to prove Jamie Carragher's bold claim wrong in Chelsea's trip to Lille

Jamie Carragher predicted Romelu Lukaku will leave Chelsea if the current situation does not change, but the striker can prove the pundit wrong - starting on Wednesday evening

Football London · Mar 15, 2022

Every word Thomas Tuchel said on his Chelsea future, Lille travel, Newcastle owners, Kai Havertz

Chelsea claimed an important 1-0 victory over Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge thanks to an 89th-minute goal from Kai Havertz

Football London · Mar 13, 2022

Chelsea's nightmare scenario vs Lille in Champions League after Roman Abramovich sanctioned

The Blues have been handed a licence to continue operations while Roman Abramovich's assets have been frozen

Football London · Mar 10, 2022

Home Office claims Ukrainian refugees in Calais can take free Eurostar to Lille - but train does not exist

Exclusive: Government accused of ‘outright lies’ after Eurostar confirms trains do not stop in Calais

The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2022

Ukraine crisis: Why put a pop up centre in Lille and what is next for refugees in Calais?

Ukrainians say they have endured days on end with no confirmation of their visa application status

The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2022

Why put a pop-up centre in Lille and what next for Ukrainians in Calais?

Some of the key questions answered on the Ukrainian situation in the north of France, as thousands try to make it to the UK.

The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2022

Tory MPs line up to condemn Priti Patel over visa shambles for families fleeing Ukraine

One Tory MP suggested the Home Secretary should resign while another compared the Home Office to a snail after just 500 family visas were given out since Friday

Daily Mirror · Mar 8, 2022

No plans to set up UK visa processing centre for Ukrainian refugees in Calais

Government officials intend to redirect those seeking sanctuary to a small “pop-up” visa application centre in Lille

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2022

Ukrainian refugees will be able to apply for UK visas in Lille – Truss

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss told MPs about the ‘pop-up’ site in the city in northern France after the Government’s resettlement policy was criticised.

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2022

Tory fury as UK blames Salisbury attack threat for issuing just 500 Ukraine visas

Furious Tories lined up to blast the Home Office after just 500 Ukraine Family Scheme visas were issued, with a centre due in Lille in 24 hours - but not Calais. Yet ministers defended the slow progress, saying imposters are already "pretending to be Ukrainian"

Daily Mirror · Mar 8, 2022