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Blunkett agrees new asylum moves
News Article 4 February 2003
The French and British governments have agreed on plans to crack down on economic migrants crossing the channel.
Blunkett 'duped' on Sangatte
Press Review 14 January 2003
Hauliers warned on transport of asylum seekers
News Article 7 December 2002
Ministers have warned hauliers they face steep fines for transporting asylum seekers into the UK.
Sangatte refugees arrive
Press Review 6 December 2002
First Sangatte arrivals processed
News Article 5 December 2002
The countdown to the final closure of Sangatte began on Thursday as UK officials processed the first group of refugees to be given work status in Britain.
UK accepts 1200 Sangatte refugees
Press Review 3 December 2002
France puts pressure on UK over Sangatte refugees
Press Review 2 December 2002
Blunkett strikes deal to close Sangatte camp
News Article 2 December 2002
Britain will receive over a thousand refugees from France as part of the deal to close the Sangatte refugee camp.
Calais siege continues
Press Review 13 November 2002
French police seize church
Press Review 12 November 2002
Asylum defeat 'risks Sangatte deal'
News Article 4 November 2002
Peers who vote against the government's asylum reforms could undermine plans to close the Sangatte refugee camp, it was claimed on Monday.
Sangatte to close in April
Press Review 27 September 2002
Blunkett welcomes Sangatte closure deal
News Article 26 September 2002
David Blunkett has welcomed an agreement with his French counterpart to close the Sangatte refugee camp.
Blair meets French PM
News Article 12 August 2002
Number 10 has played down expectations for Tony Blair's meeting with the French prime minister.
