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UK's Channel migrant deal labelled a 'joke' as figures reveal imbalance
Official data shows the UK has accepted more asylum seekers from France than it has returned under Labour's flagship deal, as small boat crossings hit second-highest annual total. Read the full analysis.
Nearly 30,000 lone asylum-seeking boys in UK care
Exclusive figures reveal nearly 30,000 unaccompanied asylum-seeking boys have entered UK care since 2020, straining councils and sparking safeguarding concerns. Read the full investigation.
Asylum seekers tell of desperation under UK-France deal
Exclusive: Asylum seekers returned to France under the UK's controversial 'one in, one out' scheme reveal a cycle of fear and hopelessness, challenging the government's deterrence narrative.
Mahmood unveils hardline asylum shake-up
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces the biggest asylum system reforms in a generation, including a 20-year wait for settlement and enforced family removals, sparking a Labour backlash.
France removes Channel migrant who reached Britain
In a significant immigration development, French authorities have deported a migrant back to his home country after he successfully crossed the Channel to Britain, ending a two-week diplomatic process that highlights ongoing border challenges.
UK asylum claims hit record 108,000 - Europe's biggest surge
Shocking new figures reveal Britain has recorded Europe's largest increase in asylum applications, with claims soaring to 108,000 this year - an 84,000 surge from previous levels, creating unprecedented pressure on the UK's immigration system.
British expat fined £1,100 in France for cat's trespasses
A British expat in France faces hefty fines after her cat's repeated garden trespasses lead to neighbour dispute and legal action under French property laws.
UK Asylum Appeals Surge Overwhelms Courts
Britain's immigration courts face collapse as asylum appeals surge to unprecedented levels, creating dangerous backlogs and raising serious concerns about public safety.
Starmer attacks government over Channel crossings crisis
Labour leader Keir Starmer launches scathing attack on government's handling of small boat crossings amid diplomatic tensions with France over new asylum policies.
Labour's France deal: Migrants to be deported in asylum shake-up
The new Labour government has negotiated a landmark agreement with France including migrant deportations and a joint processing centre, sparking intense debate over UK immigration policy.
Home Office Scraps Epping Forest Asylum Hotel Plan
Exclusive: The Home Office's controversial plan to house asylum seekers in an Epping Forest hotel has been abruptly abandoned following intense local opposition and security concerns, revealing deepening challenges in the UK's migrant accommodation crisis
Undiscovered France: Castles, Hikes & Lower Prices
Discover Occitanie - Southern France's hidden paradise where medieval castles, stunning hiking trails and authentic French culture come without the tourist crowds or premium prices of the Côte d'Azur.
Spanish village in France with cheap castle stays
Uncover the fascinating story of Treville, a medieval Spanish enclave in southwestern France offering authentic experiences and budget-friendly castle stays that transport you back in time.
Court blocks UK's Rwanda-style deportation deal with France
In a landmark ruling, the Court of Appeal has halted Britain's proposed migration agreement that would have seen asylum seekers sent to France, Italy, Libya and Sudan for processing.
French court rejects migrants' bid to block removal
A French court has rejected an urgent bid by migrants to prevent their removal from French territory, marking another chapter in Europe's ongoing immigration challenges. The ruling highlights the complex legal battles surrounding migration policies.
Asylum returns may send slavery victims back to France
Shocking new findings reveal asylum seekers returned to France under UK policy may be victims of modern slavery, raising serious human rights concerns.
Migrant reaches UK after two France returns in 24h
An asylum seeker repeatedly returned to France has made another successful Channel crossing, exposing the ongoing challenges in Britain's border control system and raising serious questions about the effectiveness of current immigration policies.
Kosovo offers to take UK's failed asylum seekers
In a dramatic diplomatic move, Kosovo has volunteered to become the pioneering country accepting asylum seekers rejected by Britain, potentially reshaping European migration policy.
Starmer's 300-Year Migrant Returns Deal with France
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer negotiates unprecedented agreement with France allowing UK to deport small boat migrants for next three centuries - the most ambitious returns policy in modern political history.
France rejects UK Rwanda deportation returns
Shadow Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood reveals France has rejected UK requests to take back migrants under controversial Rwanda scheme, creating major legal complications for government policy.
UK returns migrant boats to France in Channel crackdown
Exclusive: British authorities have intercepted and returned multiple migrant boats to French waters amid growing tensions over Channel crossings and Labour's new border strategy.
France horrified by child murder confession
A horrific case has shocked France as a 32-year-old Algerian woman admits to the brutal rape, torture and murder of a 12-year-old girl, whose body was found dumped in a car trunk following a dispute with the child's mother.
Rights groups urge France to suspend UK migration treaty
Leading human rights organisations demand France suspend controversial migration treaty with UK, citing systematic rights violations and dangerous conditions for asylum seekers.
Urban Trail Racing in Nîmes' Ancient Roman Arena
Discover the thrilling new sport combining fitness with ancient heritage as runners conquer the 2,000-year-old Roman arena of Nîmes in France's most unique urban trail race.
British expats transform tiny French village
How a picturesque French village with just 800 residents became an unlikely British haven, with UK expats transforming its abandoned properties and breathing new life into the community.
Labour's migrant returns scheme fails: 26 sent back, 10,000 arrived
Exclusive investigation reveals the staggering failure of Labour's flagship immigration policy, with fewer than 30 migrants returned despite thousands arriving, including 1,000 in a single day.
Deported asylum seekers face smuggler retaliation
Exclusive investigation reveals asylum seekers returned to France under UK policy are living in terror of people smuggler reprisals while facing desperate conditions.
France Travel Alert: Medical Insurance Crucial During Strikes
British travellers heading to France face significant disruptions as widespread strikes hit transport and healthcare services. Discover why comprehensive medical insurance is now more crucial than ever.
France Flood Crisis: Roads Become Rivers in Severe Weather Onslaught
Southern France faces a severe weather crisis as torrential rain triggers catastrophic flooding, turning roads into raging rivers, stranding motorists, and prompting major rescue operations across Gard and Nîmes.
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