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Location chosen for mega-barge that will house 500 asylum seekers on the British coast

The gigantic barge named Bibby Stockholm was deemed an 'oppressive environment' when it was used by the Dutch government to house asylum seekers in 2005

Daily Mirror

Channel crossings down 17% in first quarter of the year compared with 2022

Amid changeable weather conditions at sea, no crossings have been recorded since March 29.

The Independent UK

E-scooter firms pledge to continue UK operations despite Paris ban vote

Dott and Tier said their e-scooters will remain available for use on this side of the Channel.

The Independent UK

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Should refuge be granted to Afghan war heroes who served with UK forces? Have your say in our poll

Afghans now account for the largest number of small boat migrants, with more than 9,000 having made the Channel crossing in 2022

The Independent UK

Huge new Legoland theme park gets scrapped but three more are planned for 2025

A new version of the colourfully themed resort Legoland was due to be constructed just across the Channel in Belgium, near Charleroi Airport, but it has now been ditched

Daily Mirror

Migrants to be housed in Army bases and barges to curb hotel use

Thousands of people arriving in the UK after crossing the Channel has caused demand to rise

Wales Online

Tory storm erupts on when to bring in safe and legal migrant routes

Backbench MPs say they want routes for asylum seekers to be set up in tandem with new measure to cut Channel numbers

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Majority of Brits want ministers to open safe routes for refugees, poll shows

Rishi Sunak has pledged to open new safe routes, but has failed to give details or a timeframe for when it will happen - a new poll shows the public wants ministers to take action

Daily Mirror

Just one in five voters thinks Rwanda plan will actually 'stop the boats'

Only 22% of 1,500 voters quizzed online think the controversial policy will be a deterrent

Daily Mirror

‘You walked in and your heart sank’: the shocking inside story of Manston detention centre

Last year, the short-term facility in Kent ballooned into a vast, unsafe camp holding thousands of people, including children. How did our asylum system get so broken – and what does it reveal about Rishi Sunak’s promise to stop the small boats?

The Guardian - UK

Albanian premier hits out at ‘disgraceful’ Braverman attack on migrants

Edi Rama said the Home Secretary’s comments about ‘Albanian criminals’ crossing the Channel marked a low point in relations.

The Independent UK

You can soon take an epic 56-day bus ride with stops in 22 countries

From this summer Bus to London by Adventures Overland will be travelling through 22 countries, covering 12,000 km in 56 days, from Istanbul to Slovenia, up to the top of Norway and then down to France and over the Channel

Daily Mirror

Illegal immigration: cracking down on smuggling makes gangs more organised – and costs migrant lives

The illegal migration bill is the government’s latest proposal to tackle the rise in small boat Channel crossings, by detaining and removing anyone who arrives in the UK without valid permission to enter.

The Conversation

Suella Braverman’s ‘stop the boats’ plan would bar 45,000 children from UK

Refugee Council’s claims on impact of her bill come as the home secretary, on a visit to Rwanda, faces pressure from her own party

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The Independent UK

Rwanda asylum plan: Timeline of goverment’s policy to deport migrants

This is how events leading up to the Home Secretary’s trip to Rwanda unfolded

The Independent UK

The Rwanda asylum plan – a timeline

This is how events leading up to the Home Secretary’s trip to Rwanda unfolded.

Evening Standard

France vs Wales, Six Nations 2023: Kick-off time, TV channel, team news, lineups, venue, odds today

Les Bleus can still win the title, but need a huge favour from England in Dublin

The Independent UK

Over 300 experts sign letter slamming government’s ‘unworkable’ migrant Bill

The scholars said the bill would not stop small boats crossing the Channel.

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Evening Standard

More than 300 experts sign letter against Government’s ‘unworkable’ Illegal Migration Bill

The scholars said the Bill would not stop small boats crossing the Channel

The Independent UK

More than 300 experts sign letter against Government’s ‘unworkable’ migrant Bill

The scholars said the Bill would not stop small boats crossing the Channel.

The Guardian - UK

Tory chair apologises for ‘blob of civil servants’ email in Braverman’s name

Greg Hands says sorry through cabinet secretary for message blaming civil service for failure to stop Channel crossings

The Guardian - UK

Tom Tugendhat defends asylum bill but dodges questions on lack of legal routes

Security minister denies only route for women’s rights activist from Iran is via a boat across the Channel

The Independent UK

Gove says Ukraine hosts show ‘Britain at its best’ but message branded ‘hollow’

The Homes for Ukraine Scheme anniversary comes amid debate on the Illegal Migration Bill – which would stop asylum seekers who have crossed Channel.

Daily Mirror

Hundreds take part in protest outside Parliament against 'cruel' Illegal Migration Bill

Huge crowds have gathered in Parliament Square chanting 'stop the bill' as MPs debated Home Secretary Suella Braverman's draconian plans to end Channel crossings

Reuters

British navy warship escorts Russian frigate in waters close to UK

Britain's Royal Navy said on Monday that it was escorting a Russian frigate and tanker in waters close to the UK having shadowed the vessels through the Channel on Sunday morning.

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