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Scottish minister recalls being ‘petrified’ during Falklands battle

Scottish Justice Secretary Keith Brown has told how he was “petrified” during the Battle of Two Sisters in the Falklands War. Mr Brown, who also serves as veterans minister in the Scottish Government, said he joined the Royal Marines in 1980 as a ...

11 Jun 2022 at 01:01

First asylum seekers expected ‘imminently’ on Bibby Stockholm barge

The Bibby Stockholm barge could house 500 asylum seekers by the end of the week, a Home Office minister has said. The first arrivals at the accommodation vessel moored in Portland Port, Dorset, could come on Monday, although the Home Office’s ...

07 Aug 2023 at 12:34

Ascension Island: What to know about potential migrant processing centre

The Government is reportedly considering reviving plans to fly people who arrive to the UK by unauthorised means to Ascension Island. Multiple reports say ministers and officials are considering the island as a “plan B” if the scheme to send ...

07 Aug 2023 at 10:40

Ascension Island part of ‘additional measures’ to tackle small boats – minister

A Home Office minister has confirmed the UK Government is looking at “additional measures” following reports that plans to send asylum seekers to Ascension Island could be revived. Sarah Dines said “times change” and that the small boats ...

07 Aug 2023 at 13:59

First asylum seekers arrive on Bibby Stockholm barge

The first migrants have moved on to the Bibby Stockholm barge. The group arrived at the accommodation vessel moored in Portland Port, Dorset, on Monday, with more people expected later in the day, the PA news agency understands. ...

07 Aug 2023 at 16:36

Migrants kept off Bibby Stockholm barge after legal challenges – charity

The first migrants have boarded the Bibby Stockholm barge amid claims several others were granted a last-minute reprieve after a series of legal challenges. Campaigners were seen waving at coaches carrying passengers as they ...

07 Aug 2023 at 18:16

Auctioned student and NHS visas among recommendations to tackle immigration

Student and NHS visas being allocated through an auction process, and a reception centre on Ascension Island, are among the measures the Government should take to help reduce immigration, a new report has suggested. The ...

18 Jan 2025 at 22:00

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