Patel Criticizes High Immigration Levels Under Previous Conservative Government
Priti Patel, the shadow foreign secretary, expressed unhappiness with high immigration levels under the previous Conservative government, despite earlier defending the party's record; this follows record net migration figures of 906,000 in 2023, and subsequent criticism from opposition parties.
Patel Criticizes High Immigration Levels Under Previous Conservative Government
Priti Patel, the shadow foreign secretary, expressed unhappiness with high immigration levels under the previous Conservative government, despite earlier defending the party's record; this follows record net migration figures of 906,000 in 2023, and subsequent criticism from opposition parties.
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52% Bias Score
Three Die in Channel Crossing: Coroner Rules Unlawful Killing
On December 14, 2022, three men drowned when their overcrowded dinghy crossing the English Channel disintegrated; the coroner ruled their deaths unlawful killings, following the conviction of Ibrahima Bah for gross negligence manslaughter.
Three Die in Channel Crossing: Coroner Rules Unlawful Killing
On December 14, 2022, three men drowned when their overcrowded dinghy crossing the English Channel disintegrated; the coroner ruled their deaths unlawful killings, following the conviction of Ibrahima Bah for gross negligence manslaughter.
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36% Bias Score
Albanian Escapees Expose UK Immigration Exploitation
Eight Albanian men escaped Yarl's Wood immigration removal center in April 2023; subsequent investigations revealed their illegal status, involvement in drug trafficking, and disillusionment with life in the UK, highlighting the exploitation of immigrants through social media and organized crime.
Albanian Escapees Expose UK Immigration Exploitation
Eight Albanian men escaped Yarl's Wood immigration removal center in April 2023; subsequent investigations revealed their illegal status, involvement in drug trafficking, and disillusionment with life in the UK, highlighting the exploitation of immigrants through social media and organized crime.
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52% Bias Score
Record Migrant Deaths in English Channel Amidst Rising Arrivals
In 2024, a record 77 migrants died attempting to cross the English Channel in small boats, as nearly 37,000 people arrived—a 25% increase from 2023—prompting calls for increased safety measures and legal migration routes.
Record Migrant Deaths in English Channel Amidst Rising Arrivals
In 2024, a record 77 migrants died attempting to cross the English Channel in small boats, as nearly 37,000 people arrived—a 25% increase from 2023—prompting calls for increased safety measures and legal migration routes.
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56% Bias Score
25% Rise in English Channel Migrant Crossings in 2024
Migrant crossings of the English Channel surged 25% in 2024 to 36,816, the deadliest year on record with 76 deaths, despite government efforts to tackle people traffickers and increase returns; this coincides with historically high legal migration.
25% Rise in English Channel Migrant Crossings in 2024
Migrant crossings of the English Channel surged 25% in 2024 to 36,816, the deadliest year on record with 76 deaths, despite government efforts to tackle people traffickers and increase returns; this coincides with historically high legal migration.
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36% Bias Score
Labour Think Tank Urges U.K. to Adopt Long-Term Immigration Targets
A new report from the Labour Together think tank recommends that the U.K. government adopt long-term immigration targets to reduce net migration, which fell 20% to 728,000 in the year to June 2024, from a record high of 906,000 in the year to June 2023, contrasting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer's...
Labour Think Tank Urges U.K. to Adopt Long-Term Immigration Targets
A new report from the Labour Together think tank recommends that the U.K. government adopt long-term immigration targets to reduce net migration, which fell 20% to 728,000 in the year to June 2024, from a record high of 906,000 in the year to June 2023, contrasting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer's...
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48% Bias Score
UK Projects 5 Million Population Increase Amidst Conflicting Immigration Goals
The UK government projects a 5 million population increase by 2032, prompting questions about its commitment to reducing net migration despite plans to increase visas for skilled workers; the government aims to control immigration while boosting specific sectors.
UK Projects 5 Million Population Increase Amidst Conflicting Immigration Goals
The UK government projects a 5 million population increase by 2032, prompting questions about its commitment to reducing net migration despite plans to increase visas for skilled workers; the government aims to control immigration while boosting specific sectors.
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64% Bias Score
UK eVisa System Failure Causes Widespread Travel Disruption
The UK's switch to digital visas on January 1st caused widespread disruption, as the system crashed, leaving up to one million people unable to apply, resulting in travel disruptions and data security breaches affecting both tourists and vulnerable groups like refugees.
UK eVisa System Failure Causes Widespread Travel Disruption
The UK's switch to digital visas on January 1st caused widespread disruption, as the system crashed, leaving up to one million people unable to apply, resulting in travel disruptions and data security breaches affecting both tourists and vulnerable groups like refugees.
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52% Bias Score
First Migrant Boat of 2025 Intercepted in Channel
Sixty-one migrants were intercepted in a small boat attempting a Channel crossing on January 2025, the first such incident this year, highlighting the ongoing challenges of illegal immigration despite recent measures to combat people-smuggling.
First Migrant Boat of 2025 Intercepted in Channel
Sixty-one migrants were intercepted in a small boat attempting a Channel crossing on January 2025, the first such incident this year, highlighting the ongoing challenges of illegal immigration despite recent measures to combat people-smuggling.
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64% Bias Score
UK Proposes Stricter Measures Against People Smuggling Following Rise in Channel Crossings
The UK government announced new measures to combat people smuggling, including travel bans and restrictions on electronic devices for suspects, following a 25% increase in Channel crossings in 2024 to 36,816 migrants.
UK Proposes Stricter Measures Against People Smuggling Following Rise in Channel Crossings
The UK government announced new measures to combat people smuggling, including travel bans and restrictions on electronic devices for suspects, following a 25% increase in Channel crossings in 2024 to 36,816 migrants.
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48% Bias Score
Record Migrant Channel Crossings Prompt UK Government Action
In 2024, a record 36,525 migrants illegally crossed the English Channel to the UK, resulting in at least 77 deaths; the UK government will implement new solutions in 2025 to curb this, despite a recent 20 percent increase in crossings.
Record Migrant Channel Crossings Prompt UK Government Action
In 2024, a record 36,525 migrants illegally crossed the English Channel to the UK, resulting in at least 77 deaths; the UK government will implement new solutions in 2025 to curb this, despite a recent 20 percent increase in crossings.
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64% Bias Score
Home Office to Use Disused Care Homes and Student Housing for Asylum Seekers
The UK Home Office plans to house asylum seekers in 800 new sites, including disused care homes and student accommodation, to reduce its daily £8m hotel bill; this follows criticism of previous mass accommodation sites deemed ineffective by the National Audit Office.
Home Office to Use Disused Care Homes and Student Housing for Asylum Seekers
The UK Home Office plans to house asylum seekers in 800 new sites, including disused care homes and student accommodation, to reduce its daily £8m hotel bill; this follows criticism of previous mass accommodation sites deemed ineffective by the National Audit Office.
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44% Bias Score