UK Scraps Rwanda Deportation Scheme, Redirects Funds to New Border Security Command

The Labour government aims to tackle illegal immigration with enhanced enforcement and intelligence measures.

• The UK government will audit the costs of the scrapped £270 million Rwanda deportation scheme.
• Funds saved from the scheme will establish a new Border Security Command to combat people-smuggling gangs.
• The new command will integrate Border Force, police, and intelligence agencies with counter-terror powers.
• Rwanda maintains it has fulfilled its obligations and is not obliged to refund the UK.
• Over 13,000 migrants have crossed the Channel this year, surpassing previous records.

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