FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 44 - The Untold Story

EU denies reports it has rejected UK deal to return people who cross Channel

Ursula von der Leyen aide reported to have ruled out ‘returns agreement’ in leaked copy of memo

The Guardian - UK · Aug 15, 2023

EU reportedly not open to UK returns agreement to fix the small boats crisis

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak sees a returns deal as part of a wider effort to prevent dangerous migrant Channel crossings.

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2023

Minister vows to make Afghan resettlement schemes ‘work properly’

The schemes have been criticised as too slow and many Afghans have been in hotels since coming to the UK.

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2023

Sunak set to push on with asylum barges despite Bibby Stockholm fiasco

Government has ‘no problem’ hiring more vessels, says minister as pressure grows on PM to tackle small boats after Channel deaths

The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2023

Migrants on France's Channel coast undeterred by latest deaths

"Crossing the Channel, it's playing with our lives," Hajji Mahmud acknowledged. But despite the dangers, the Afghan migrant remained determined to attempt the crossing, even after the deaths of at least six of his countrymen early Saturday when their vessel sank.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 13, 2023

Ministers under pressure to tackle small boat crossings after six die in the Channel

Campaigners described the incident as an ‘appalling and preventable tragedy’ while MPs called for action to stop criminal gangs facilitating the boats

Evening Standard · Aug 13, 2023

Fresh anger over Channel boat deaths as government under pressure over safe and legal routes

Campaigners described the incident as an ‘appalling and preventable tragedy’ while MPs called for action to stop criminal gangs facilitating the boats

The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2023

Government under fresh pressure to tackle Channel crossings after 6 deaths

Campaigners described the incident as an ‘appalling and preventable tragedy’ while MPs called for action to stop criminal gangs facilitating the boats

The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2023

Channel boat deaths prompt fresh anger over asylum policy

Hunt is on for survivors after at least six people die, while activists call for more safe and legal routes

The Guardian - UK · Aug 12, 2023

Calls for safe routes for refugees mount after six more Channel drownings

Lack of safe passage described as ‘moral disgrace’ as helpers say legal routes would end dangerous crossings

The Guardian - UK · Aug 12, 2023