Yvette Cooper says the rules around illegal immigration and people-smuggling haven't been respected "for far too long".
The home secretary, who hosted 40 foreign counterparts at the Border Security Summit in London, adds they have agreed "new law enforcement cooperation" and "intelligence sharing" to "go after these vile criminal gangs and tackle this terrible trade in human beings".
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Home Secretary Yvette Cooper and Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall visit the Bentley factory in Crewe, Cheshire, following the launch of the government's Immigration White Paper. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Yvette Cooper has said changes to the immigration system are expected to reduce visas by around 100,000 per year. The Home Secretary told the Commons: âThe impact of the changes to skilled worker visas, care worker visas, settlements, students and English language is expected to reduce visas by a further around 100,000 a year, and in addition the new workforce strategyâs immigration skills charge, family and asylum reforms will further bring numbers down on top of that.
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Home Secretary Yvette Cooper says the governmentâs immigration reforms will not include a target number for net migration, saying âwe are not taking that approachâ. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper says President Trump's decision to pause tariff hikes does not change the UK government's position, emphasising that it continues to pursue an economic deal with the US in a "calm and steady" manner. Report by Chahalb. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Ministers arrive at Downing Street for a cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer before the House of Commons pauses for Easter recess. Arriving at Number 10 were Jonathan Reynolds, Yvette Cooper, John Healey, Angela Rayner, Ed Miliband and other members of the cabinet. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Tensions flare in the South China Sea as British warship HMS Spey boldly challenges China's sweeping territorial claims. In a direct confrontation backed by NATO principles, the Royal Navy asserts international law and freedom of navigation. As Beijing condemns the operation as âdestabilizing,â London doubles down on its Indo-Pacific presence. Will this bold move escalate the ongoing power struggle in Asiaâs most volatile waters?
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Gary Lineker departs from his London home, hours after confirming he will leave the BBC following this weekendâs Match of the Day. The presenter apologised for the âhurt and upset causedâ following a social media post he shared as his early exit from the BBC was confirmed. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Leaders from the UK and EU have met in London for the first UK-EU summit since Brexit, marking what they called a "new era" in relations. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the agreement reached would bring down bills, create jobs and boost border security. EU leaders praised the renewed partnership, with joint efforts on defence, trade and economic cooperation. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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Iran has summoned the British charge dâaffaires in Tehran to protest the arrest of several Iranian nationals in the UK, calling the detentions unjustified, evidence-less, and politically motivated. Tehran accused London of violating international law and denying consular access to its citizens. The arrests were made under the Terrorism Act, but all four detainees were later released. Iran holds the UK responsible for any fallout from this move. Ongoing investigations and searches continue across various cities in Britain, escalating diplomatic tensions between Tehran and London.
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The prime minister chairs his first Cabinet meeting since the government agreed new arrangements with the European Union on Monday. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has accused the Labour government of "reopening Brexit battles" and taking the UK backwards with its new EU deal. Badenoch criticised months of "secret negotiations" and claimed the agreement surrenders key Brexit gains, including sovereignty, money and legal control. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch has slammed the governmentâs new EU deal as a âselloutâ, claiming it gives away UK fishing rights for over a decade. She said coastal communities had been betrayed and described the agreement as a âsurrender dealâ, accusing Prime Minister Keir Starmer of reversing the Brexit referendum âin all but nameâ. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer has declared âBritain is back on the world stageâ as he hailed a new UK-EU agreement as a landmark moment. Speaking at the first summit since Brexit, the prime minister said the deal marked a new era in relations with Europe, describing it as a win-win that delivers the âbest of any country outside the EUâ. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn