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UK aid spending is projected to drop to its lowest level since 2007, primarily due to funds being diverted to support asylum seekers in the UK. Over 100 NGOs have urged the government to revise its budget plans to avoid damaging cuts to international aid.
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The UK government has abandoned plans to house asylum seekers at RAF Scampton, citing cost concerns. Home Office Minister Angela Eagle stated the project would not provide value for money, with total costs projected to reach £200 million. This decision follows the recent scrapping of the controversial Rwanda deportation scheme.
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Following the tragic deaths of 12 individuals, including six children, in the English Channel, experts are urging the UK government to expand safe and legal migration routes. The incident highlights the dangers of small boat crossings amid heightened security measures that have led to more perilous journeys.
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The UK government is exploring options to address prison overcrowding, including potentially sending prisoners to Estonia. This follows a record high prison population in England and Wales, prompting emergency early releases. Discussions between UK and Estonian officials are ongoing, but no agreements have been finalized.
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Anas Al Mustafa, 43, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for smuggling seven migrants in a hidden compartment of his van. The migrants, discovered in life-threatening conditions, were found during a ferry crossing from Dieppe to Newhaven on February 16. The case highlights the dangers of human trafficking and the exploitation of desperate individuals.