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Government urged to ‘rethink’ after just 22 fleeing Afghans resettled via UNHCR

Part of a resettlement scheme was for vulnerable people referred by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees having fled Afghanistan.

The Independent UK

12,000 asylum seekers to have cases fast-tracked in bid to clear backlog

Ministers hope fast-tracking cases from high-acceptance countries will help clear backlog

Evening Standard

Thousands of asylum cases to be fast-tracked in bid to cut soaring backlog

Government officials stressed that thorough security checks would still be carried out.

The Independent UK

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Charities write to PM urging action over 200 ‘missing’ child refugees

A letter signed by more than 100 organisations described the situation as ‘a child protection scandal’.

The Independent UK

Thousands of asylum seekers living in hotels cannot be told refugee status

Exclusive: Labour slams ‘ridiculous bureaucracy’ as Home Office rules mean people in hotels can’t be formally granted refugee status

The Independent UK

A feted restaurateur, a senior doctor: Sunak’s cruel plan would have deported both

The prime minister wants to eject all who enter the UK ‘illegally’ without even giving them a hearing. That’s inhumane, says Enver Solomon, chief executive of the Refugee Council

The Guardian - UK

‘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

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Failings at Manston asylum centre mean a public inquiry is needed

Letters: Britain’s reputation has been tarnished by the appalling treatment of asylum seekers at at the centre in Kent, say Enver Solomon and other charity representatives

The Guardian - UK

Support groups call for ‘urgent action’ following death of migrant

A person died in hospital after becoming unwell, the Home Office said.

The Independent UK

Suella Braverman signs new deal with France on migrants crossing English Channel

THE UK has negotiated a new deal with France to try and stop people crossing the English Channel in small boats.

The National (Scotland)

Thousands of asylum seekers ‘in limbo’ waiting years for Home Office decision

The Government is spending £6.8 million a day housing migrants in hotels.

The Independent UK

An ‘invasion’? Suella Braverman, this refugee crisis is of the government’s own making

Ministers have deliberately neglected those seeking sanctuary. We need a fairer, more humane asylum system, says Refugee Council chief executive Enver Solomon

The Guardian - UK

Suella Braverman accused of 'whipping up hate' with 'dreadful' migrant remarks

The embattled Home Secretary claimed on Monday that migrants fleeing wars and persecution had launched an 'invasion on our southern coast', prompting disgust among the Opposition

Daily Mirror

Thousands of lone migrant children housed in hotels

The figures come as a watchdog gave the Home Office until the end of the year to stop placing migrants in hotels.

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Hundreds of child refugees ‘mistaken for adults’ due to ‘hasty’ Home Office decisions, charity warns

Children could be sent to Rwanda because of government mistakes, charity leader warns

The Independent UK

Fears migrant children could be mistakenly sent to Rwanda

The Refugee Council raised concerns over Home Office ‘errors’ in assessing the age of asylum seekers.

The Guardian - UK

Refugees minister who refused to endorse Rwanda policy quits

Richard Harrington declares his job ‘essentially complete’ day before Liz Truss expected to be named new PM

The Guardian - UK

Priti Patel wants to restart controversial small boat ‘pushbacks’

Home secretary looks again at ‘lethal’ tactic to deter asylum seekers as Rwanda deportation policy comes up for judicial review

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The Independent UK

Cost of asylum tops £2bn a year for the first time

There are record backlogs in the system which has seen the highest number of applications for 20 years

The Independent UK

Councils to receive more money to get lone migrant children out of hotels sooner

The changes aim to ensure children get the care they need sooner, and reduce the costs of housing refugees and asylum seekers in hotel rooms.

The Guardian - UK

Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss accused of cruelty over Rwanda-style deal promises

Amnesty International leads criticism of immigration plans announced by Tory leadership candidates

The Independent UK

Sunak’s hardline immigration plan includes a cap on refugees and floating detention centres for asylum seekers

The former chancellor would withhold aid from poor countries that refused to cooperate

The Independent UK

Sir Mo Farah’s ‘bravery’ praised by UK charities following childhood revelations

The athlete was praised for facing ‘unimaginable pain’ in speaking out about his story while ‘shining a light’ on global issues.

The Independent UK

Government ‘eroding public trust’ in asylum system with Rwanda scheme

The policy is already resulting in ‘significant human suffering’ for those awaiting or fearing removal, the Refugee Council said.

The National (Scotland)

Rwanda flight grounding 'should have been the end of Tories' cruel policy'

THE grounding of the first flight intended to deport refugees from the UK to Rwanda earlier this week, following a last-minute intervention by the…

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