UK receives the highest number of asylum claims by unaccompanied children

UK receives the highest number of asylum claims by unaccompanied children in the whole of Europe after 20% surge last year UK took 3,650 claims from youngsters travelling without a parent or guardian In terms of the overall numbers of asylum seekers the UK was placed fifth Germany received the most last year, with more … Read more

Number of child migrants arriving unaccompanied in Kent almost DOUBLES in a year

The number of child migrants who have arrived unaccompanied in Kent has almost doubled in a year – as new figures reveal 1,448 people have crossed the Channel since January.  Some 450 child migrants were in Kent County Council’s care at the end of April, compared to 257 in the same period last year.  Council … Read more

Number of child migrants arriving unaccompanied in Kent almost DOUBLES in a year

Number of child migrants arriving in Kent almost DOUBLES in a year as new figures reveal 1,450 people have crossed Channel since January Some 450 child migrants were in Kent County Council’s care at the end of April  This compares to 257 in same period last year, council leader Roger Gough said  At least 1,448 … Read more