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Sunak unveils fresh plans to crack down on Channel crossings

More than 44,000 people have crossed the Channel this year, Government figures show.

The Independent UK

Sunak to announce plans to tackle asylum backlog and Channel crossings

The Prime Minister is expected to make a statement in the House of Commons on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Family of migrant who died at Manston detention centre found out through social media

Hussein Haseeb Ahmed, 31, died at the Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital in Margate, Kent, having crossed the Channel on a small boat seven days previously

Daily Mirror

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Search for skipper and crew of sunk Jersey fishing boat called off

No chance of finding skipper and crew members of L’Ecume II alive after collision in Channel, rescuers conclude

The Guardian - UK

Asylum tribunal capacity extended in bid to tackle backlog of 25,000 cases

It comes as a senior Tory MP condemns the Home Office for illegal migration rhetoric

Evening Standard

UK, European neighbours agree to curb illegal immigration

Ministers from Britain, Belgium, France, Germany and the Netherlands on Thursday agreed plans to step up co-operation to tackle irregular immigration across Europe and try to stop people smugglers working in the English Channel.

Reuters

Suella Braverman is spoiling for a fight on human rights – one that undermines this whole government

The home secretary’s factionalism and refusal to toe the line are making Rishi Sunak look weaker by the day, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

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Albanian ambassador hits out at ‘campaign of discrimination’ amid rise in Channel crossings

Qirjako Qirko repeatedly told MPs his government has ‘no information’ about an increase in people from the Balkan state making the journey to the UK.

The Independent UK

Suella Braverman vows to do ‘whatever it takes’ to tackle migrant crisis in Channel

Report recommends ministers should legislate to make it impossible to claim asylum in the UK after travelling from a safe country

Wales Online

‘Unworkable’ asylum plans backed by Suella Braverman condemned as ‘completely out of step with British values’

The home secretary says she will do ‘whatever it takes’ to stop Channel crossings

The Independent UK

Braverman vows to do ‘whatever it takes’ to tackle migrant crisis in Channel

The Home Secretary signalled her support for a report calling for the immediate detention of asylum seekers arriving in the UK illegally.

The Independent UK

Lock up all cross-Channel asylum seekers indefinitely, Suella Braverman tells PM

Home secretary endorses hardline report also demanding lifetime ban on settlement for using ‘illegal’ route

The Independent UK

UK coastguard to receive legal training for inquest into Channel deaths

Course aims to help staff defend actions at future inquiry into how at least 27 people died last year

The Guardian - UK

Fresh cases of diphtheria reported at Manston asylum centre

A total of 161 migrants were intercepted by the UK authorities crossing the Channel in 14 boats on Thursday.

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Ministers 'consider plans for migrants to be held for up to 96 hours'

Ministers are reportedly considering changes to the law that would allow cross-Channel migrants to be held at processing centres for 96 hours before they are moved on

The Independent UK

Ministers ‘considering plans to allow migrants to be held for up to 96 hours’

Figures have revealed more than 43,000 migrants have crossed the Channel to the UK so far this year.

Radio France Internationale

France rescues at least 240 migrants in English Channel in 24 hours

French emergency services have reportedly rescued some 240 migrants heading in small boats across the Channel to the southern coast of England within a 24-hour period this week.

The Guardian - UK

Gang leader tried to bribe Channel crossing victims’ relatives, court hears

Harem Ahmed Abwbaker is accused of being complicit in crossing that resulted in deaths of more than 20 people

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The Independent UK

Channel crossings top 43,000 for the year so far

Almost 900 migrants made the journey on Tuesday, the Ministry of Defence said.

The Independent UK

Man arrested after migrants drowned in Channel

He is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday for extradition proceedings.

The Independent UK

Channel migrant boat disaster: Man arrested in connection with death of 27 people

A man has been arrested in connection with a boat disaster where at least 27 migrants drowned in the English Channel.

Reuters

French police stop around 50 migrants on way to Britain

French police stopped close to 50 migrants on Tuesday from attempting to cross the English Channel to Britain after mild weather and calm waters led a growing number of people to undertake the dangerous journey in recent days.

The Independent UK

Home Office looking at asylum ‘safe’ list to combat Channel crisis – report

The Times says the plans would emulate a New Labour policy from the early 2000s.

Daily Mirror

Rapper accused of 'brainwashing' Albanian fans to risk lives and cross channel to UK

Youth workers in Albania say the rap called Real Albanian has become an anthem for easily influenced teens and has been viewed more than 600,000 times on YouTube

Radio France Internationale

Homage to Channel dead a year after 'avoidable' migrant tragedy

Tributes and demonstrations have taken place in France to commemorate the 27 migrants who died a year ago in a Channel boat disaster. Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin admitted French rescue services should have intervened.

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