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Week of criticisms and revelations over Home Office’s handling of migrant crisis

The Home Office’s response to the migrant crisis has been the focus of a series of critical reports.

The Independent UK

Report slams UK’s handling of migrant and asylum seeker arrivals

The UK has failed to adequately respond to a surge in arrivals via the English Channel, independent inspection finds.

Al Jazeera

Damning internal report slams Home Office's 'awful' handling of Channel crossings

THE damning results of an investigation into the Home Office’s handling of the surge in Channel crossings by vulnerable refugee has been described…

The National (Scotland)

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‘Damning’ report slams ‘poor’ Home Office response to Channel crossings

Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration David Neal looked at how the Government processes migrants when they arrive in Kent.

The Independent UK

Watchdog criticises ‘poor’ response of Home Office to Channel crossings

The chief inspector of borders and immigration’s findings are the latest in a wave of critical reports on the Government’s handling of the crisis.

The Independent UK

No interpreters, no photos, no fingerprints - Home Office failing to make proper checks on Channel arrivals

Photos and fingerprints are not being taken for all migrants and hundreds have disappeared from hotels

The Independent UK

Ten dogs and puppies found 'half dead' after being left in hot vans in 40C

As many as 10 dogs and puppies were discovered 'half dead' after being trapped in two 40C vans on ferries whilst crossing the Channel on the hottest day of the year

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Drone brought in to curb Channel crossings ‘found at sea by fishermen’

The drone is operated by a Southampton-based company on behalf of the Home Office.

The Independent UK

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

Government officials warned against Home Secretary’s Rwanda deportation plan, High Court hears

Home Secretary Priti Patel was warned by government officials not to press ahead with the controversial Rwanda deportation plan, it has been revealed.

Evening Standard

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

'No evidence' Tory plan to ship asylum seekers to Rwanda will stop Channel crossings

The Commons Home Affairs Select Committee blasted 'radical quick-fix solutions' to the crisis, warning they 'will fail to stop Channel crossings'

Daily Mirror

No clear evidence Rwanda plan deterring migrant crossings, say MPs

The Commons Home Affairs Committee accused ministers of hunting for 'radical new policies that might make good headlines' but do little to stem the flow of migrants

Wales Online

UK’s ‘quick-fix’ asylum policies criticised in damning MPs’ report

Home Office has ‘worrying’ habit of announcing untested ideas to stop Channel crossings, says analysis

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The Independent UK

‘No clear evidence’ Rwanda plan deterring migrant crossings – MPs

MPs called on the Government to prove the deal will deter crossings and to disclose ‘detailed costings’.

The Independent UK

Kemi Badenoch to do ‘whatever it takes’ to deal with illegal Channel crossings

Some MPs believe the former equalities minister in fourth place could be well-placed to pick up votes in the third round on Monday.

The Independent UK

Man wanted over Channel people-smuggling operation facing extradition

Kaiwan Poore was arrested on Wednesday and is next due to appear in court on Friday.

The Guardian - UK

European parliament votes to ban ‘fly shooting’ fishing in part of Channel

Campaigners hail step towards end of practice in French territorial waters that has had ‘devastating’ effect on local fishers

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The Independent UK

Migrants arriving in UK with petrol burns after crossing Channel – watchdog

Chief inspector of prisons Charlie Taylor raised concerns about the Home Office’s ‘haphazard’ arrangements for Channel migrants.

The Independent UK

Government abandoned migrant pushback tactic after trial, MPs hear

Armed Forces Minister James Heappey told the Defence Committee that the Ministry of Defence initially recommended against the tactic.

Evening Standard

Migrant crossings top 400 in a day for fifth time this year

More than 400 people, including children with soft toys, arrived in the UK on small boats after crossing the Channel on Monday.

The Independent UK

Channel migrant crossings top 400 in a day for fifth time this year

The Ministry of Defence said 442 people made the journey in 15 boats on Monday.

The Independent UK

Almost 150 more people arrive in UK after crossing Channel in small boats

The total for 2022 so far exceeds 13,200, a rise on previous years.

The National (Scotland)

UK confirms vile Rwanda plan still on cards as 23 arrive on boat

ANOTHER 23 people have crossed the Channel in a small boat as the UK Government confirmed it was pressing on with plans to send migrants to Rwanda.

The Guardian - UK

Priti Patel’s plan to end Channel crossings in disarray as navy threatens to ‘walk away’

Official figures reveal that number of migrants crossing in small boats has doubled since military brought in

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