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Home Office Staff Caught Sleeping During Migrant Escort

2/9/2026

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An inspection report found two Home Office staff members slept during the escort of 20 men under the 'one in, one out' scheme.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said the scheme has not reduced migrant numbers, with 367 brought to the UK and 305 removed.
The report notes unprofessional escort staff and inadequate water and detainee information.
In 2025, 41,472 migrants crossed the English Channel into the UK.

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An inspection report found two Home Office staff members slept during the escort of 20 men under the 'one in, one out' scheme.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said the scheme has not reduced migrant numbers, with 367 brought to the UK and 305 removed.
The report notes unprofessional escort staff and inadequate water and detainee information.
In 2025, 41,472 migrants crossed the English Channel into the UK.