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Britain to make refugees repay asylum costs under immigration bill
1+ hour, 6+ min ago (1003+ words) Humanitarian groups argue the plan would burden people who are barred from working; migrants could be expected to repay about $13, 000 for help they received. MANCHESTER, England (CN) " Adults granted asylum in the U. K. would have to repay thousands of dollars toward…...
AI age checks at UK border spark warnings over child safety
4+ week, 1+ day ago (852+ words) Charities and human rights groups say using artificial intelligence to assess arrivals risks sending vulnerable minors into adult detention facilities. MANCHESTER, England (CN) " The British government's plan to use artificial intelligence to help determine the age of migrants arriving at…...
UK, France sign 3-year deal to stop migrant crossings
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (642+ words) LOON-PLAGE, France (AFP) " Britain and France on Thursday signed a new three-year deal to stop undocumented migrants making the risky journey across the English Channel in small boats. Under the deal, France pledged to increase law enforcement personnel on the…...