Kent locals say the migration system is not fit for purpose, writes SUE REID

On the pleasant promenade of Hythe, Kent, two young male migrants on bicycles weave their way through family groups, dog walkers, pensioner couples and mothers with prams, all trying to stay two metres apart from each other. The men are from a migrant camp, Napier Barracks, on a hillside not far from the town’s seafront. … Read more

This will foil the gangsters… and help to save lives, writes Migration Watch UK chair ALP MEHMET

Alp Mehmet is chairman of Migration Watch UK There is only one way to stop the boats, end the trade in people-smuggling, and save lives.  That is by making it clear that those attempting to get to Britain in small vessels across the Channel will not be allowed to remain here unless, and until, they … Read more

African Catholic cardinal who branded migration ‘a form of slavery’ resigns after clashing with Pope

Pope removes conservative African cardinal who warned Islam would ‘invade the world’ after clash with Vatican Robert Sarah was a favourite among conservatives in the Catholic Church  Some even hoped he could have succeeded Pope Francis as Pontiff eventually He frequently clashed with Pope Francis and resigned in accordance with law  By Matt Drake For … Read more

New York Times columnist Charles Blow calls for ‘reverse Great Migration’

New York Times columnist Charles M. Blow is calling for black Americans to launch a ‘reverse Great Migration’ and move back to the South to create a racial majorities in the states their ancestors fled two centuries ago.  Blow presents his provocative proposal in his new book ‘The Devil You Know: A Black Power Manifesto’, … Read more

Human migration over the past 500 years has resulted in spike in vitamin D deficiencies

When? September. By who? Cordoba University in Spain. What did scientists study? 50 Covid-19 hospital patients with Covid-19 were given vitamin D. Their health outcomes were compared with 26 volunteers in a control group who were not given the tablets. What did they find? Only one of the 50 patients needed intensive care and none died. … Read more

Brexit deal will see points-based migration system from January 1

The UK’s post-Brexit immigration structure will work on a points based system while new restrictions for British travellers will come into force as free movement ends.  It comes as the government announced a Brexit deal had finally been reached following months of intense negotiations between the UK and European Union. The summary of the deal was published … Read more

People smugglers’ social media ads promote UK life, ‘fast migration’

People traffickers are advertising life in Britain on social media with images of Big Ben and the promise of high paying jobs, good weather and ‘fast migration within one week’ Smuggling gangs advertising their services on social media sites like Instagram  Some ‘migration companies’ say the weather in Britain is better than at home  They … Read more

Boris Johnson scraps target to lower net migration to tens of thousands

Boris Johnson scraps target to lower net migration to tens of thousands – as £35,800 salary cap for skilled UK migrants is slashed to £25,600 Prime Minister has ditched the target put forward by Theresa May’s government Under plan, cap needed for skilled migrants to settle in UK lowered to £25,600  Report earlier found net … Read more

‘Europe cannot fail twice on migration’, EU Commission warns

‘Europe cannot fail twice on migration’, EU Commission warns, as it urges countries to ensure there is no repeat of the 2015 crisis when a million exiles entered the continent A huge influx of migrants five years ago caused significant rifts within the EU Proposals for reform of EU migration and asylum policy expected in … Read more

Ancient humans feasted on shellfish during one migration out of Africa

Prehistoric pioneers moving out of Africa and on to Arabia 5,000 years ago feasted on shellfish as a way to sustain themselves, a new study found.   Archaeologists from the University of York studied fossil reefs near to the now-submerged Red Sea shorelines that marked prehistoric migratory routes. These routes took our ancestors out of Africa … Read more