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Second removal under UK–France ‘one in, one out’ deal underscores government’s zero-tolerance message
An Iranian migrant who re-entered the UK after an earlier removal was flown back to France on 5 November, the first repeat deportation under the UK–France ‘one in, one out’ agreement. The incident highlights stepped-up biometric enforcement and signals to employers that previously removed individuals will be rapidly detected and expelled.
House of Lords votes through hard-line amendments during 5 November report stage of Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill
Peers approved several tough amendments to the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill on 5 November, including a one-week duty to deport illegal arrivals and new reporting on student-visa breaches. If upheld by MPs, the measures will accelerate removals, limit Home Office discretion and ratchet up compliance pressure on universities and employers.