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Almost 700 people made journey on Monday in face of recent legislation aimed at reducing attempts
Cross-party committee questions effectiveness of scheme to send migrants to Rwanda
People seeking asylum often have no legal route to the country, UNHCR says
WikiLeaks founder, who faces charges related to computer hacking and spying, has 14 days to appeal
Government refuses to rule out quitting human rights convention after court grounds first flight
First deportation can go ahead on Tuesday after judges dismiss call to block controversial policy
Move comes despite legal challenges and report that Prince Charles thinks policy is ‘appalling’
Claimants granted permission to appeal ahead of departure of first aircraft carrying asylum seekers
Government claim that plan will deter people from coming to Britain in boats proves in vain as rough weather abates
For all the tough talk, a skills-based policy leaves the Tories politically vulnerable on the right
Former PM Theresa May says she cannot support government policy on basis of ‘legality, practicality and efficacy’
Including: Johnson’s saving grace and why the UK’s gamble on Rwanda won’t work
Senior UK civil servant says there is insufficient evidence to show asylum scheme will provide value for money
Home secretary issues ‘ministerial direction’ to proceed with contentious Rwanda scheme
Opposition lambasts ‘desperate and shameful’ plan to send people to African country
Home Office data on people fleeing invasion show only half of 79,800 who have applied have been approved
Deputy Stephen House confirmed as interim commander until permanent successor is appointed
Change comes as pressure mounts on government to make programme more generous
Calais response criticised as Home Office says ‘around 50’ visas approved across Europe
New measures welcomed but UK home secretary criticised for not matching generosity of EU scheme
Priti Patel offers ‘bespoke humanitarian route’ for British nationals and Ukrainians with residency to bring relatives
Home secretary’s move angers immigration control unions because of Alexander Downer’s support for Canberra’s migration policy
Radical powers in online bill would increase liability of global internet groups beyond current global regulation
Home secretary Priti Patel says ‘strong and decisive leadership’ needed to restore public confidence in the Met
London mayor Sadiq Khan had expressed dissatisfaction with Cressida Dick’s response to series of crises
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