Government defeated in Lords over Rwanda bill
Peers back five changes to the draft law aiming to revive the UK's Rwanda deportation scheme. Source link
Rwanda bill begins tricky Lords stage
Peers in Parliament will try to change Rishi Sunak's planned law aimed at deterring channel crossings. Source link
UK to pay at least £370m to Rwanda for asylum deal
The figure, which covers a five-year period, is revealed in a report by the government's spending watchdog. Source link
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Burundi closes border with Rwanda in latest East Africa row | News
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