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Police urged to treat Dover attack as terrorism, as suspect’s home searched

Councillor warns immigration centre assault could inspire more incidents amid anti-refugee rhetoric

The Guardian - UK

The problems at Manston and how the Government is tackling the migrant crisis

The Manston short-term holding facility is now where security and identity checks are carried out on migrants after they arrive in the UK.

The Independent UK

What is the Manston asylum centre?

Kent facility opened in January intended for short-term detention and processing of applicants but is already struggling with overcrowding after high number of Channel crossings

The Independent UK

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Incendiary devices thrown into Dover immigration centre, say British police

An attacker on Sunday threw firebombs at an immigration office used to process asylum seekers crossing the Channel in small boats as the government seeks to curb record arrivals.

France 24

Warning over Christmas travel chaos as UK Border Force votes to strike over pay

The strike will directly affect Christmas goods and food supplies

Liverpool Echo

‘Immense pressure’: Immigration minister visits migrant centre as safety fears grow

Nearly 40,000 people have arrived in the country so far this year after making the treacherous crossing from France

The Independent UK

Only 0.3% of migrants arrested for crossing Channel under ‘cruel and pointless’ new law

Priti Patel told parliament that making all small boat crossings a crime would deter asylum seekers

The Independent UK

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Britain, France agree greater cooperation on Channel crossings by migrants

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and French President Emmanuel Macron in their first call since Sunak took office agreed on Friday on greater cooperation to prevent migrants crossing the Channel, the British government said.

Radio France Internationale

Emmanuel Macron and Rishi Sunak discuss Channel migrant crossings on first telephone conference

The two leaders will meet next year after holding first phone call, Number 10 says

Evening Standard

UK and France promise ‘deepening’ partnership to curb Channel crossings

Rishi Sunak held his first call since taking office with French president Emmanuel Macron on Friday.

The Independent UK

British PM Sunak discussed Channel migration with France's Macron, Downing Street says

Britain's new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed the issue of clandestine migration across the English Channel in their first telephone conversation since Sunak took office, the British government said.

Reuters

Rishi Sunak reportedly seeking deal with France to curb Channel crossings

Draft deal includes targets and staff bonuses for tackling the number of asylum seekers in the UK

The Guardian - UK

As PM Rishi Sunak takes the reins in Britain, hopes for improved France-UK relations

UK-France relations have been marked by tensions ever since Brexit, whether over fishing rights or submarine deals. Will new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak improve relations with Britain’s neighbour and ally across the Channel – and notably French President Emmanuel Macron? We take a look at some of the key similarities,…

France 24

Just 4% of Channel migrants have asylum claims processed as hotel bill hits £7m a day

The government is now spending nearly £7 million a day housing asylum seekers in hotels and the cost could continue to rise, the Commons Home Affairs Committee learned today

Daily Mirror

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Wales Online

Government is spending eye-watering £6.8 million a day on housing asylum seekers in hotels

Officials told the committee 96% of asylum applications submitted by migrants crossing the Channel in 2021 are still outstanding

The Independent UK

Government spending £6.8m a day housing asylum seekers in hotels

The figure has risen since early this year and costs could continue to grow, MPs were told.

The National (Scotland)

96 per cent of Channel asylum claims last year still to be processed

THE Home Office has yet to process 96 per cent of asylum claims made by migrants who crossed the Channel last year, MPs have been told.

The Independent UK

Most of 2021 Channel migrants’ asylum claims still outstanding, MPs told

Of the 4% completed, 85% were granted refugee status or another protection status, the Commons Home Affairs Committee heard.

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The Independent UK

More than two-thirds of Channel migrants ‘could have asylum claims granted’, report claims

The government refuses to consider asylum claims from people who have travelled through safe countries like France

The Independent UK

Suspected members of Channel crossings people smuggling network arrested

The National Crime Agency worked with French police as part of the operation.

The Independent UK

Asylum chief quits Home Office as Labour attacks ‘chaos and confusion’ in department

Exclusive: Yvette Cooper says department is in ‘special measures’ after seeing three home secretaries within two months

The Independent UK

What lies in the new Home Secretary’s in-tray?

Suella Braverman left the role after just six weeks in office.

The Independent UK

RNLI tells of ‘harrowing’ migrant rescues faced by lifeboat crews

More than 37,000 people have arrived in the UK after crossing the Channel so far this year.

Daily Mirror

UK weather forecast: Thunderstorms, rain and 50mph gusts along with balmy 22C highs

The UK has an unsettled outlook with thunderstorms, rain and windy weather with 50mph gusts but it will remain warm this week with temperatures in the Channel islands expected to reach 22C

Radio France Internationale

France sued for inaction over nitrate pollution, fuel for killer seaweed

A Breton water rights group is suing the French state for not doing enough to lower the amount of nitrate pollution in the Channel, which contributes to the growth of toxic – and sometimes deadly – green algae.

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