One dead and another fighting for life after small boat carrying 66 migrants sinks in Channel No 10 says woman’s death is ‘stark reminder’ of the importance of Sunak’s stop the boats plan The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2023
One person dead after refugee boat in Channel runs into difficulty French agency says at least 66 people were on craft, with one person killed and another in life-threatening condition The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2023
Eurotunnel owner predicts new direct high-speed rail routes from London Getlink says competing services to Germany and Switzerland could be using Channel tunnel within five years The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2023
Migrants who crossed Channel in boats claim damages for 'unlawful' treatment Asylum seekers have made High Court claims against the Home Office after complaining about searches and phone seizures on arrival in England Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2023
Robert Jenrick accuses Rishi Sunak of breaking his word on deportations Former immigration minister says Rwanda bill will fail to end legal challenges to policy of removing people who cross Channel in small boats The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2023
Rishi Sunak desperately defends Rwanda plan in emergency speech CLAIMING asylum will be “blocked” for people who cross the Channel in small boats, Rishi Sunak has said as he launched a desperate defence of… The National (Scotland) · Dec 7, 2023
Immigration minister Robert Jenrick quits after new Rwanda legislation unveiled PM warned of possible 'death knell' for his leadership as he faces rebellion from right wing of his party over his 'emergency legislation' Evening Standard · Dec 6, 2023
Deportation flights to Rwanda will begin before election, says Robert Jenrick Immigration minister accuses people crossing Channel in small boats of ‘breaking into the country’ The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2023
I’ve got news for those who say Brexit is a disaster: it isn’t. That’s why rejoining is just a pipe dream Many still hanker for how things were: but looking across the Channel, it’s completely illogical to do that, says Guardian columnist Larry Elliott The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2023
Tory minister says asylum seekers are 'breaking into our country' A CONSERVATIVE minister has said there was “no excuse” for asylum seekers who die crossing the Channel to arrive in Britain – as he described… The National (Scotland) · Nov 27, 2023
‘My brother’s dreams of being a footballer ended in the English Channel’ A crossing in November 2021 resulted in the deaths of at least 27 people after the inflatable boat they were in capsized. The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2023
Relatives of 27 who drowned in Channel boat sinking demand answers Two years on, families and refugee charities seek explanation and call for more help for refugees wishing to come to UK The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2023
Two migrants drown crossing Channel in small boat Two migrants drowned off the French coast while UK rescuers responded to another shipwreck Evening Standard · Nov 23, 2023
Two dead in Channel small boat sinking France opens manslaughter probe into deaths of two migrants The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2023 Man and woman reportedly drown trying to cross Channel to UK Fifty-eight others rescued, with many suffering from hypothermia after dinghy capsizes less than a kilometre from French shore
The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2023 Refugee who came to UK on boat says Rwanda policy is ‘like a hamster wheel’ Kaveh Khezri crossed the English Channel on a boat with 38 people on board.
Evening Standard · Nov 15, 2023 Timeline of Rwanda asylum plan as Home Secretary James Cleverly signs new treaty The Channel migrants crisis continues as the political debate rages on
The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2023 Rwanda asylum plan: Timeline of government’s policy to deport migrants How the events leading up to the Rwanda plan’s return to court and Suella Braverman’s conservatism speech unfolded
The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2023 Timeline of Rwanda asylum plan as UK Supreme Court prepares to pass verdict The Channel migrant crisis continues amid much political debate.
The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2023 Rwanda Supreme Court ruling LIVE: Cleverly says plan B ‘is ready’ as Sunak unveils effort to save scheme Prime Minister vows to stop ‘foreign courts’ blocking flights amid pledges to get planes in air by spring
The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2023 Timeline of Rwanda asylum plan leading up to the Supreme Court’s ruling The Channel migrant crisis continues amid much political debate.
The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2023 Timeline of Rwanda asylum plan as Supreme Court prepares to pass verdict The UK’s highest course will hand down its judgment on Rishi Sunak’s key policy on Wednesday.
Evening Standard · Nov 9, 2023 Channel crossing which left 27 dead to be investigated Transport Secretary announced a "thorough and independent" investigation into the November 2021 channel crossing tragedy.
The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2023 Report reveals mistakes that led to 27 people drowning in Channel horror crossing Too few Coastguard staff, rescuers going to the wrong boat and poor coordination with the French all contributed to deaths of at least 27 people
The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2023 Channel crossing tragedy: UK launches inquiry into 2021 mass drowning which left 27 dead It follows the publication of a report by the Marine Accident Investigation Branch into the incident