Armenian government indicates that while preliminary approaches had come from London, it is unlikely such an agreement would be accepted and no ‘substantive negotiations’ have taken place
“The deterrent is already having an impact because people are worried about coming here”
Migrants in Dublin's tent city today thanked Rishi Sunak for refusing to allow them back to Britain as they 'don't want to go to Rwanda'. Among those sleeping under canvas is Otumba (pictured).
Hope Hostel in Rwanda has been ready to receive Britain's unwanted migrants
The UK expects to deport 5,700 migrants to Rwanda this year, a senior minister said Tuesday, after the government published new details on the controversial plan. The figures come days after the scheme aimed at deterring migrant arrivals on small boats from northern Europe became law following months of parliamentary
The government plans to deport to Rwanda some of those who enter the United Kingdom illegally as a deterrent to migrants who risk their lives in leaky, inflatable boats in hopes that they will be able to claim asylum once they reach Britain.
‘Sickening’ act of ‘performative cruelty’ would further traumatise people fleeing persecution and torture, charity warns
Justice Minister Helen McEntee revealed earlier this week 80% of recent asylum seekers have come to Ireland across the Northern Irish border
Britain's new law allowing the deportation of undocumented asylum seekers to Rwanda is sparking fear among migrants who have come to France in the hope of crossing the Channel to England.Incredulity and trepidation spread in a makeshift camp at Loon-Plage, a town near Dunkirk on the northern French coast, where migrants were waiting for a chance to cross the water.Many said they realised that even if they reached their destination, they could quickly find themselves bundled onto a flight to...
Possible counteroffer by Blackstone could derail agreement with US fund Concord MusicThe troubled owner of music back catalogues ranging from Beyoncé to Neil Young has said it would accept a takeover offer from Blackstone, after the private equity investor revealed it was considering outbidding a rival rights owner’s deal.Hipgnosis Songs Fund (HSF) launched a strategic review after a turbulent period on the London Stock Exchange, and now faces the prospect of a takeover contest after saying on...
Exclusive: Former head of policy at illegal migration taskforce details ‘inhumane conversations’A senior civil servant has said Cabinet Office officials making policy on small boats referred to “bloody migrants” and were expected to “leave their humanity at the door”.Rowaa Ahmar withdrew a tribunal claim alleging “unrelenting and systemic” racism in the department on Wednesday but said she stands by the substance of it. Continue reading
It comes after Tánaiste Micheál Martin said the UK’s asylum policy is driving migrants across the border from Northern Ireland into the Republic.