Sunak Prepares for Meetings in Rome

Rishi Sunak, the UK Prime Minister, was seen chatting with customers in a coffee shop in Yarm, North Yorkshire, as he prepares for talks on tackling migration. Today, he will be flying to Rome for meetings with his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni and Albania's Prime Minister Edi Rama.

Trilateral Meeting to Discuss Asylum Seekers

During the meetings, Sunak will delve into Italy's plan to send asylum seekers to Albania for processing, a plan that is currently held up in the courts. The UK already has a returns deal with Albania, with over 500 small boat migrants returned there.

Tragic Incident in the English Channel

Yesterday, a migrant tragically lost their life in the English Channel, serving as a stark reminder of the dangers involved in these crossings. Another migrant was left in critical condition after a boat sank in the Channel, with 66 people being rescued and taken to safety. Home Secretary James Cleverly described the incident as a horrific reminder of the brutality of people smugglers.

Record Number of Migrants Arriving in the UK

This year, over 29,000 migrants have arrived in the UK after crossing the English Channel.