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The Royal Navy has been asked to help the UK Border Force in the English Channel

Two held over English Channel crossings

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of arranging the illegal movement of migrants into the UK as the British Home Secretary requested the help of the navy to patrol the English Channel.

World • 03 Jan 19

Spain has become one of the main points of entry into Europe for migrants (file image)

12 found dead on migrant boat off Spanish coast

Twelve people have been found dead in a boat carrying migrants and refugees in the sea off southern Spain along with 33 survivors, the Spanish coastguard said.

Europe • 20 Dec 18

Migrants are seen waiting in a queue to enter a tent of the Spanish Red Cross after their arrival at the Port of Malaga in Spain

UN members adopt global migration pact

UN members have adopted a deal aimed at improving the way world copes with rising migration, but almost 30 countries stayed away from the ceremony in Morocco.

World • 10 Dec 18

A large increase in housing output will require a large increase in bank lending

More immigrant workers needed to build houses - ESRI

The Economic and Social Research Institute says the low level of unemployment in Ireland means solving the housing shortage will require large numbers of immigrant building workers.

Ireland • 21 Nov 18

Close to 23,000 people have arrived by sea in Spain so far this year

Over 400 migrants rescued in Mediterranean

Over 400 migrants were rescued in the Mediterranean on Tuesday as they attempted to make the crossing from Morocco to Spain.

News • 07 Aug 18

The European Commission referred Hungary to the EU Court of Justice 'for non-compliance of its asylum and return legislation with EU law'

Orban says new EU approach needed on migration

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has said a new European Commission is needed with a new approach to migration policy.

Europe • 27 Jul 18

A banner displayed during a protest against US immigration policies outside the San Francisco office of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

US using DNA to reunite children with migrant parents

US officials have ordered DNA tests on "under 3,000" detained children who remain separated from their migrant parents, in an effort to reunite families at the centre of a border crisis.

US • 05 Jul 18

A sign at the border between Austria and Germany near the Bavarian village of Kiefersfelden

Austria to 'protect' borders after German migrant deal

Austria's government has warned it could "take measures to protect" its borders after Germany planned restrictions on the entry of migrants as part of a deal to avert a political crisis in Berlin.

Europe • 03 Jul 18

Sources said Horst Seehofer complained that he had endured a "conversation with no effect" with Angela Merkel yesterday

German interior minister to resign in migration row

Germany's interior minister Horst Seehofer will resign both his office and his position as head of the hardline conservative Bavarian CSU party after a weeks-long migration battle with Chancellor Angela Merkel, party sources said.

World • 01 Jul 18

Thousands of people make the journey across the Mediterranean each week (file pic)

Three babies dead, 100 missing as ship sinks off Libya

The bodies of three babies have been recovered and around 100 people are missing after a migrant boat sank off the coast of Libya.

Migration • 29 Jun 18

Migrants wait to be registered and assisted by Red Cross at Motril port, Granada, Spain

Main points of EU migration deal

"Disembarkation platforms", "controlled centres" and strengthening external borders are the main points of the deal reached at a Brussels summit.

Europe • 29 Jun 18

Euro boosted as EU leaders agree deal on migration

Euro jumps on EU migration agreement, dollar slumps

The euro jumped today after European Union leaders reached an agreement on migration that eased pressure on German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

Business • 29 Jun 18

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker (L) with Italian PM Giuseppe Conte during the EU summit

EU leaders agree hard-fought migration deal in Brussels

European leaders reached a deal on migration in the early hours of this morning after tense and lengthy talks, but the pledges made to strengthen borders were vague and German Chancellor Angela Merkel conceded differences remained.

Europe • 29 Jun 18

Giuseppe Conte pictured as he arrived for the summit in Brussels

France, Italy agree aspect of migration reform

Europe • 28 Jun 18

Huge numbers of migrants and refugees are making perilous journeys to Europe

EU leaders to hold mini-summit on migration

Several EU leaders will hold special talks on migration in Brussels on Sunday to try to find answers ahead of a major summit next week, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said.

Europe • 20 Jun 18

Around 37,000 people have tried to cross the Mediterranean this year

Immigration a deeply divisive topic in Europe

Today marks World Refugee Day a day after the UN said more than 68.5 million people have been forced to flee their homes due to war, violence and persecution.

World • 20 Jun 18

The migrants were taken aboard the Aquarius in the Mediterranean Sea

Spain to take in ship with over 600 migrants on board

Spain has offered to take in a rescue ship that is drifting in the Mediterranean Sea with 629 migrants on board after Italy and Malta refused to let it dock.

Europe • 11 Jun 18

Members of the migrant 'caravan' rest while heading across Mexico towards the US border

Mexico rejects accusation it fosters illegal migration

Mexico has rejected a claim by US President Donald Trump that it fosters illegal migration.

Mexico • 03 Apr 18

19 killed as truck crashes in Libya

At least 19 people were killed and more than 100 injured when the truck transporting them crashed in Libya.

Libya • 15 Feb 18

Hundreds of thousands of refugees and migrants are trapped in Libya

European govts complicit in abuse of migrants - report

Amnesty International has accused European governments of "complicity" in the detention under horrific conditions of migrants in Libya.

News • 12 Dec 17

'Children moving through the Mediterranean are abused, trafficked, beaten and discriminated against' - UNICEF

Most young migrants crossing Med suffer abuse - UNICEF

More than three-quarters of children and young adults trying to migrate to Europe across the Mediterranean are victims of abuse on the dangerous journey, according to a UN report published today.

World • 12 Sep 17

92% of all children arriving in Italy by sea last year were unaccompanied

Record number of migrant children travelling alone - UN

A record number of refugee and migrant children are travelling alone, falling prey to abuse and human traffickers, according to the United Nations children's agency.

World • 18 May 17

Unaccompanied minors being evacuated from the calais migrant camp last year

Govt urged to resolve issues to allow migrants arrive

Ireland is being urged to resolve security issues with Italy to allow for the arrival of more migrants.

Migration • 16 May 17

Migrants, rescued by the Libyan coastguard, arrive at the naval base in Tripoli

6,000 migrants rescued in Mediterranean in two days

Some 6,000 migrants hoping to head to Europe were rescued in the Mediterranean on Friday and yesterday in dozens of frantic operations co-ordinated by the Italian coastguard.

Europe • 07 May 17

Pope Francis said a generation has been lost to desperation and joblessness

Generation being lost to desperation - Pope

Pope Francis in his year-end message urged leaders to do more to tackle youth unemployment, saying a generation was being lost to desperation, migration and joblessness.

News • 31 Dec 16